A SAIL ON ITS TAIL · the dragon of Philippine rivers
Hand-Painted Detail
Every scale, feather and marking is painted by hand to match the real animal — so detailed up close, so charming on the shelf.
Ready to Display
A single, sturdy piece — no assembly, no fuss. Set it on a desk or shelf and it holds its pose, ready to collect and show off.
Along the rivers of the Philippines lives a lizard that looks like it swam out of a legend. The Philippine sailfin lizard raises a tall fin along its tail, basks on branches over the water and dives in when danger comes. In this scene it stretches across a gnarled branch, gazing skyward, while a small frog waits at the base of the stump.
Running on Water
Young sailfins have flattened toes and light bodies, so they can sprint briefly across the water’s surface. Adults are too heavy for the trick and swim instead.
Strong Swimmers
With a flattened tail for propulsion, adults are powerful swimmers and can hold their breath for up to about 15 minutes.
The Bigger the Flag
Both sexes carry the sail, but males grow larger crests — a handsome signal on a sunny riverbank.
Many Names
In the Philippines it’s called layagan or ibid; in English it is also known as the Philippine sailfin dragon.
Craft & Specifications
| Line | Scene Series, by Animal Heavenly Body |
| Approx. Size | Size to be confirmed |
| Material | Hand-painted resin |
| Display | Single figure — ready to display out of the box |
| SKU | AHB-DIO-04 |
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