Scientific Name
Hydrosaurus weberi
Hydrosaurus weberi
Range
The islands of Halmahera, Ternate, and Morotai in Indonesia
The islands of Halmahera, Ternate, and Morotai in Indonesia
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
“Water” You Doing?
Weber’s sailfin lizards can stay underwater for over an hour. They can use their long, flat tail to swim under water. Their genus name means “water lizard.”
Come Sail Away
As their name suggests, Weber’s sailfin lizards have a sail-like fin on their back. The offspring are born without the sail and it develops as they mature. This fin is larger in males than in females.
To learn more, download the Weber’s Sailfin Lizard fact sheet.