Sailfin Collection

Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Lizard varieties
Lava lizard, Tropidurus torquatus, desert horned lizard, Phrynosoma platyrhinos, stellion, Stellagama stellio, Sudan plated lizard, Gerrhosaurus major, giant ameiva, Ameiva ameiva

A vulnerable Sailfin Lizard, with a damaged tail, resting on a log at London Zoo in 1929
3741753 A vulnerable Sailfin Lizard, with a damaged tail, resting on a log at London Zoo in 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis (Amboina guana, Lacerta amboinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Sailfin surgeonfish or sailfin tang, Zebrasoma velifer (Gold-finned acanthurus, Acanthurus velifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

African sailfin flyingfish, Parexocoetus mento (Middle-finned flying fish, Exocoetus mesogaster). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lacertilia lizards and chameleons: Cameroon sailfin chameleon, Trioceros montium, chameleon forest dragon, Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus, flying dragon, Draco volans, Texas horned lizard

Flyingfish varieties
Flying gurnard, Dactylopterus volitans 1, bandwing flyingfish, Cheilopogon exsiliens 2, tropical two-wing flyingfish, Exocoetus volitans 3, and African sailfin flyingfish, Parexocoetus mento 4

A Sailfin Lizard, with damaged tail, resting on a log at London Zoo in 1928 (b / w photo)
3725666 A Sailfin Lizard, with damaged tail, resting on a log at London Zoo in 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A vulnerable Sailfin Lizard at London Zoo in 1928 (b / w photo)
3741756 A vulnerable Sailfin Lizard at London Zoo in 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A vulnerable Sailfin Lizard resting on a log at London Zoo in 1928 (b / w photo)
3741752 A vulnerable Sailfin Lizard resting on a log at London Zoo in 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Picture No. 11072711
Subadult Pacific Sailfin Tang Batu Angus dive site Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Subadult Pacific Sailfin Tang

Amboina Sail-finned Lizard (Hydrosaurus amboinensis) adult, resting on leaves, Singapore Zoo

Spiny waspfish on sand
A very well camouflaged spiny waspfish, Ablabys macracanthus. Sat on black sandy seabed near Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Indian sailfin tang in the Maldives
An Indian sailfin tang, Zebrasoma desjardinii, showing the spots and stripes pattern around the head. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Randall's Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris randalli) adult, at burrow entrance, Wayilbatan, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

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The Amboina sailfin lizard, scientifically known as Hydrosaurus amboinensis, is a fascinating creature that belongs to the Lacertilia family. With its unique sail-like fin on its back, this lizard variety stands out among other reptiles. One captivating image captured at London Zoo in 1929 showcases a vulnerable Sailfin Lizard with a damaged tail, finding solace while resting on a log. The black and white photo adds an air of nostalgia to this remarkable moment. Another member of the sailfin family is the Zebrasoma velifer or Sailfin surgeonfish/tang. This vibrant fish species boasts striking colors and elongated dorsal fins resembling sails gracefully gliding through ocean currents. In contrast to aquatic creatures like the surgeonfish, we have the African sailfin flyingfish (Parexocoetus mento). These incredible beings possess wing-like pectoral fins enabling them to glide above water surfaces for impressive distances. Back in 1928 at London Zoo, another snapshot was taken capturing a vulnerable Sailfin Lizard with a damaged tail resting peacefully on a log. The monochromatic charm of these black and white photos transports us back in time to witness nature's wonders up close. These images serve as reminders of how important it is to protect vulnerable species like the Amboina sailfin lizard. Their existence contributes significantly to our planet's biodiversity and should be cherished for generations to come. (Picture No.