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Brown Basilisk or Striped Basilisk

Basiliscus vittatus

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown Basilisk or Striped Basilisk. About 20 cm long with tail.

Habitat:

Lacandon rainforest.

Reference Links:

Brown basilisk

Species ID Suggestions

Brown Basilisk or Striped Basilisk

Basiliscus vittatus
Jellis
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Comments (12)
LuisStevens
Thanks Mick. No I just saw it on the tree.
ulvalactuca77
Awesome picture Luis! I love how the opacity of the face is apparent!
Mick G
Nice shot. Did you get to see him on the water?
Jellis
looks like some type of Basilisk Lizard

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PublishedMarch 14, 2014

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