Sail-fin lizard  (Hydrosaurus pustulatus)

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Glossary

Endemic: A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Omnivore: An organism that feeds on both plants and animals.
Thermoregulation: The control of body temperature.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (May, 2006)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Burnie, D. (2001) Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife. Dorling Kindersley, London.
  3. Species Information Network - Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Programme, Conservation of Philippine Sailfin Lizards (June, 2006)
    http://www.species.net/Sailfin.htm
  4. Australian Reptile Park (June, 2006)
    http://www.reptilepark.com.au/animals.asp?catID=11&ID=86
  5. Bristol Zoo (June, 2006)
    http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/learning/animals/reptiles/water-dragon
  6. Oregon Zoo (June, 2006)
    http://www.oregonzoo.org/Cards/Ed_Program/philippine_sailfin_lizard.htm
  7. Taxonomic Listing of Squamates recorded from Mindoro (June, 2006)
    http://www.malampaya.com/mindoro/WEB%20PAGE%20Integration/MBIS_web2/REP_SQUAMATA.htm