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Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis
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Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis
Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis (Amboina guana, Lacerta amboinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801
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Amphibia Herpetology Lacerta Lizard Reptile Shaw Amboina Amboinensis Hydrosaurus Sailfin
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Amboina Sailfin Lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis, also known as the Amboina Guana or Lacerta amboinensis. The image is taken from Dr. George Shaw's seminal work, "General Zoology, Amphibia," published in London in 1801. Shaw, a renowned naturalist and herpetologist, meticulously documented this remarkable reptile in his illustrations. The Amboina Sailfin Lizard is native to the Pacific Islands, specifically the Amboina and Keeling Islands. This lizard is unique among reptiles due to its elongated, sail-like appendages, which are actually modified limbs. These structures are believed to function as a means of thermoregulation and display. The lizard's body is slender and elongated, with a smooth, shiny, and uniformly colored skin that ranges from olive-green to brown. The Amboina Sailfin Lizard is an excellent swimmer and spends much of its time in or near water. It is primarily herbivorous, feeding on various aquatic vegetation. Despite its striking appearance, it is relatively small, measuring only about 30 centimeters in length. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of the time. It offers a glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating reptile and the scientific curiosity that drove naturalists like Shaw to explore and document the natural world around them.
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