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Philippine Sailfin Lizard

Hydrosaurus pustulatus

Photo by sttweets
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Field Notes

Description:

The Philippine Sailfin Lizard, Crested Lizard, Sail-fin Lizard, Sailfin Water Lizard, or Soa-soa Water Lizard (Hydrosaurus pustulatus) is an oviparous lizard living only in the Philippines.

Habitat:

Artis, the Amsterdam zoo.

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Comments (6)

Thanks for all kind comments!
stunning prehistoric beauty - excellent shot, sttweeds
LOL, right Jurassic Park exists. Some species look really prehistoric don't you think!
Cool photo.. Jurassic Park exists!?!?
I saw one in Leyte & Bohol. I was pretty lucky, since they're endemic (as most animal species in the Philippines, they'll end up on someone's plate).

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