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Emerald basilisk (jesus christ lizard)

Basilicus plumifrons

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

bright green lizard with blue spotting - get's it nickname from its ability to rapidly run across the surface of water

Habitat:

At the river's edge

Notes:

Tried to get a picture of it running, but they run too fast

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PublishedJanuary 18, 2012

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