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Smoothhead Helmeted Basilisk

Corytophanes cristatus

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Description:

These diurnal lizards inhabit primary and secondary forests, tropical moist and tropical rainforest. Perch on the trunks of trees or vines. His ability to change color makes them very difficult to detect.

Habitat:

Rainforest

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PublishedJune 8, 2011

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