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Plumed Basilisk female)

Basiliscus plumifrons

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The plumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifrons, also called a green basilisk, double crested basilisk, or Jesus Christ lizard, is a species of corytophanid native to Latin America.

Habitat:

This one was seen in forest on the edge of a waterway in Tortuguero.

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Plumed basilisk

Species ID Suggestions

Plumed Basilisk

Basiliscus plumifrons

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Comments (5)
pamsai
thanks bayucca, I thought I had changed it. I've done it now...
bayucca
Scientific name for yours is Basiliscus plumifrons. Jesus Christ Lizard is usually used for all running basilisks. http://news.worldwild.org/jesus-christ-lizard/
pamsai
thanks bayucca for setting me straight!
bayucca
Basiliscus plumifrons, female.

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PublishedNovember 24, 2013

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