Weber's sailfin lizard

Weber's sailfin lizard

Halmahera sailfin dragon

Kingdom
Phylum
Subphylum
Class
Order
Suborder
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Hydrosaurus weberi
Life Span
10-15 years

Weber's sailfin lizard or Halmahera sailfin dragon (Hydrosaurus weberi), is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Indonesia.

Animal name origin

The specific name, weberi, is in honor of German-Dutch zoologist Max Wilhelm Carl Weber van Bosse.

Appearance

H. weberi is the smallest of the three recognized species of Hydrosaurus, attaining an average total length (including tail) of 2–3 ft (0.61–0.91 m).

Distribution

Geography

H. weberi is only found on Halmahera and Ternate Islands of Maluku.

Habits and Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

H. weberi is omnivorous; devouring whatever animal it can overpower plus consuming a variety of vegetation and fruit.

Mating Habits

H. weberi is oviparous.

Population

References

1. Weber's sailfin lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weber's_sailfin_lizard

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