Emerald Basilisc

Description:

Also called a green basilisk, double crested basilisk, or Jesus Christ lizard because of the ability to wlk on top of water.These lizards are bright green with small bluish spots along the dorsal ridge. These lizards may grow up to 3 ft (1 m) in length (most of which is tail), with an average length of about 2 ft (0.6 m). Males have three crests: one on the head, one on their back, and one on the tail. The females, however, only have one crest, on the head Plumed basilisks are omnivorous and eat insects, small mammals (such as rodents), smaller species of lizards, fruits and flowers. Their predators include birds of prey, opossums, white-faced mokey and snakes.

Habitat:

Rainforest