Large and brightly colored, caiman lizards can reach up to 3 feet in length. A flattened tail helps the species swim through the water.
Northern South America, from Colombia to Brazil
Caiman lizards favor watery habitats, including swamps and flooded woodlands.
This sizable lizard spends much of its time in the water, where it feeds almost exclusively on snails. At night, individuals retreat to trees and bushes.
Males and females come together to mate, with the female laying eggs after breeding.