Weber's sailfin lizard

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.

Weber's sailfin lizard
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Agamidae
Genus:	Hydrosaurus
Species:	H. weberi
Binomial name
Hydrosaurus weberi Barbour, 1911[2]

Geographic range

H. weberi is only found on Halmahera and Ternate Islands of Maluku.^[2][3]

Longevity

H. weberi has a life-span of between 10 and 15 years.^[4]

Description

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]}

Diet

H. weberi is omnivorous; devouring whatever animal it can overpower plus consuming a variety of vegetation and fruit.^{[citation needed]}

In captivity

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]}

Reproduction

H. weberi is oviparous.^[2]

Etymology

The specific name, weberi, is in honor of German-Dutch zoologist Max Wilhelm Carl Weber van Bosse.^[5]