Makassar Sailfin Lizard
Hydrosaurus microlophus
About the Makassar Sailfin Lizard
The Indonesian giant sailfin dragon (Hydrosaurus microlophus) is a species of agamid native to South Sulawesi Indonesia. It is the heaviest and longest species of sailfin lizard, making it the largest of all the Agamidae. It is often mistaken for H. amboinensis because of the incorrect information of Hydrosaurus amboinensis being the largest of the sailfin dragons.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Makassar Sailfin Lizard?
The scientific name of the Makassar Sailfin Lizard is Hydrosaurus microlophus.
How many Makassar Sailfin Lizard sightings have been recorded?
58 observations of the Makassar Sailfin Lizard have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
