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Brown Basilisk

Basiliscus vittatus

Photo by JenniferRoge
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Field Notes

Habitat:

I found this lizard in Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden near the water.

Notes:

I'm not entirely sure but I believe this lizard is a non-native to Florida.

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Brown basilisk

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Brown Basilisk

Basiliscus vittatus

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KimLomman
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KimLomman
You are correct, it is an introduced species in Florida.

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Animal Young of Florida
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PublishedMarch 4, 2013

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