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Western Basilisk

Basiliscus galeritus

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Males reach a length up to about 77.5 cm (30.5 in)

Habitat:

tropical rainforest

Notes:

I spotted this lizard in the undergrowth just off the campground in Rio Claro reserve. I had to use the zoom because it was very skittish and I couldn't approach closely. It's a type of jesus christ lizard, able to walk on water.

Species ID Suggestions

Western Basilisk

Basiliscus galeritus

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AshleyT
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Comments (3)
Dan Doucette
That's the one, thanks Anne and Ashley for the confirmation. Thanks Cindy!

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PublishedOctober 5, 2013

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