Hydrosaurus pustulatus, commonly known as the Philippine sailfin lizard or the Philippine sailfin dragon, is a large semiaquatic agamid lizard endemic to all of the major island groups of the Philippines, with the exception of the 展开

Hydrosaurus pustulatus was first described as Istiturus pustulatus in 1829 by the Baltic German naturalist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz. The specimens were collected from Luzon, Philippines by Eschscholtz during the circumnavigational voyage of the 展开

Philippine sailfin lizards are classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, though they are increasingly becoming vulnerable. Their main threats are 展开

In terms of keeping a Philippine sailfin lizard in captivity, they are typically kept in large enclosures with tropical-styled heating, semi-arboreal … 展开

The Philippine sailfin lizard is found throughout the Philippine islands with the exception of the Palawan islands. Populations of Philippine … 展开

Philippine sailfin lizards utilize their sailfins/scales for territorial displays in the presence of competing males or threats. They only breed once … 展开

The Philippine sailfin lizards are omnivores. They eat plant leaves and fruits, in addition to insects and crustaceans. Juvenile Philippine sailfin lizards start out preferring … 展开