Sailfin Dragons

Hydrosaurus

 

ZHE Sailfins


Recent Clutches


Current Species

  1. Hydrosaurus pustulatus: Philippines

  2. Hydrosaurus weberi: Halmahera and adjacent islands 

  3. Hydrosaurus amboinensis: central Moluccas and New Guinea

  4. Hydrosaurus celebensis: central, south and Southeast Sulawesi

  5. Hydrosaurus microlophus: southernmost peninsula of South Sulawesi


Scientific Research

Read the most up-to-date study regarding Sailfin Dragon classification:

Dragons in Neglect: Taxonomic Revision of the Sulawesi Sailfin Lizards of the Genus Hydrosaurus Kaup, 1828 (Squamata, Agamidae)


ZHE Articles

Return of the Dragons

Reptiles Magazine - September/October 2021 Edition

Co-authored with Alex Myers of Alex’s Agamids, is the first comprehensive, visual guide for differentiating between the newly reclassified species of Hydrosaurus. This article gives an overview of each of the five species and offers a comprehensive, visual guide to distinguishing species and localities in both neonate and adult specimens based on phenotypic variation.

Sailfin Dragon Care

Herpetoculture Magazine - Issue 6 March 2020

A basic care guide to keeping Sailfin Dragons in captivity. This article discusses housing, feeding, handling and breeding Hydrosaurus. The Sailfin Dragon is by far the most remarkable in my opinion and can be a rewarding reptile for the experienced keeper if given the proper care and a little patience.