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Helmeted Basilisk

Corytophanes cristatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Diurnal animal, lives in primary and secondary forests of humid and rainy tropical forests, his color changing capacity makes it hard to spot. he depends on insects for feeding.

Species ID Suggestions

Helmeted Basilisk

Corytophanes cristatus
bayucca
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2012

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