The Philippine sailfin
Lizard is an excellent swimmer and has flattened toes that enable it to run across
water. It is omnivorous, feeding on fruit, leaves, flowers, insects, and small animals. It lives near
rivers in the tropical forests of the Philippines. Males have a larger crest on their back than the females. The males also show a violet color as they grow older. Females are less colorful.
The Philippine sailfin
lizard lives mainly beside
water, e.g.,
rivers,
riverbanks, rice-fields, etc., as these
lizards love to swim. The adults may reach up to a metre in length. These
lizards are found in the Philippine provinces such as Leyte, Negros, Panay Islands, Samar, and other nearby provinces.