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Basiliscus vittatus
Photo take in a path near a mangrove area this is a common reptile in this area about 40 cm long whit the tail, brown color whit yellow stripes along the body some black marks on top this one is a male do to the high crest on the head. This one will grow up to 1 mt long some day. Smaller basilisks can run about 10-20 metres on the water without sinking. Young basilisks can usually run farther than older ones. Also Know as (Jesus Lizard).
They are native of México, Panama, Belize, northwestern Colombia and Costa Rica, but have been introduced in U.S.
Spotted on Sep 23, 2012
Submitted on Sep 23, 2012
7 Comments
Thanks Sergio :)
Great series, Gerardo.
Thanks Argy i think you right:)
Nice Gerardo. Maybe it's 'striped' not 'stripped' ? :-)
Thanks Antonio i was lucky this guy just freeze when i approach to it, so give a great chance to take some nice shots :)
Thanks Dana :)
Wow,super cache Gerardo,he is looking at you :) beautiful,congrats,i love is face,perfect,thanks for sharing
Just add one more photo !