Philippine Sailfin Lizard kept at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia.

The Philippine Sailfin Lizard (or Soa-soa Water Lizard, Hydrosaurus pustulatus) is an egg-laying lizard endemic to the Philippines. It is an excellent swimmer with flattened toes that allow it to run across water. Males have a larger crest on their back than females. Females are less colorful. Taronga Zoo, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

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The Philippine Sailfin Lizard (or Soa-soa Water Lizard, Hydrosaurus pustulatus) is an egg-laying lizard endemic to the Philippines. It is an excellent swimmer with flattened toes that allow it to run across water. Males have a larger crest on their back than females. Females are less colorful. Taronga Zoo, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia.