Skip to main content
Today is World Chimpanzee Day!
Close

Plumed Basilisk

Basiliscus plumifrons

Photo by KristieMoore
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

9.52, -84.32

Field Notes

Description:

Basilisks are also known as “Jesus Christ Lizards” due to their ability to run over water surfaces for distances up to 20 metres. They mostly feed on plants, but are omnivorous and eat insects, small mammals and lizards.

Habitat:

Spotted in a mangrove swamp near Parrita, Costa Rica

Reference Links:

Reptiles of Costa Rica: Iguana, Turtles, Snakes, Crocodiles, Lizards

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
2018 Best Wildlife Photo
Photographed
PublishedApril 30, 2018

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies