Sailfin Dragons
Hydrosaurus
ZHE Sailfins
Recent Clutches
Current Species
Hydrosaurus pustulatus: Philippines
Hydrosaurus weberi: Halmahera and adjacent islands
Hydrosaurus amboinensis: central Moluccas and New Guinea
Hydrosaurus celebensis: central, south and Southeast Sulawesi
Hydrosaurus microlophus: southernmost peninsula of South Sulawesi
Scientific Research
Read the most up-to-date study regarding Sailfin Dragon classification:
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.