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Weber's sailfin lizard | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Agamidae |
Genus: | Hydrosaurus |
Species: | H. weberi
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Binomial name | |
Hydrosaurus weberi |
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.
H. weberi is only found on Halmahera and Ternate Islands of Maluku. [2] [3]
H. weberi has a life-span of between 10 and 15 years. [4]
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).[ citation needed]
H. weberi is omnivorous; devouring whatever animal it can overpower plus consuming a variety of vegetation and fruit.[ citation needed]
In captivity, juveniles of H. weberi are usually maintained on a 60% insect / 40% vegetation diet. Adults consume approximately 75% vegetation and 25% insects and other non-vegetation life.[ citation needed]
The specific name, weberi, is in honor of German-Dutch zoologist Max Wilhelm Carl Weber van Bosse. [5]