VUVulnerable
Chinese Water Dragon
Physignathus cocincinus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_water_dragon
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in AGAMIDAE
Threatened in Cambodia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chinese Water Dragon classified as Vulnerable?
Chinese Water Dragon is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Chinese Water Dragon live?
Chinese Water Dragon occurs in Cambodia, China, Laos, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chinese Water Dragon?
The main threats to Chinese Water Dragon are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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