Hydrosaurus pustulatus

(Eschscholtz, 1829)

 

Vernacular names
English : Philippine sailfin lizard
French : Hydrosaure des Philippines

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Agamidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species grows to slightly less than 1 m in length, tail included. Males have a sailfin-like spiny dorsal crest and violet-blue markings on lips and head. Coloration is dark brown or olive green with clear marbling, less visible with age.

Range and habitat
The species is endemic to Philippines, being found on Luzon, Polillo, Mindoro, Negros, Dinagat, Panay, Mindanao, Bohol, Cebu and Sibuyan. Lives in forests and woodlands, almost always near water.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has been collected in big numbers for trade and food markets. Its habitat has been severely degraded throughout its range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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