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Jesus Christ Lizard

Basiliscus basiliscus

Description:

Medium to small size lizard with some sort of crest on its head.

Habitat:

Central and South American rainforests near rivers and streams.

Notes:

Nicknamed the “Jesus Christ Lizard,” this extraordinary reptile may run on water when threatened.

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Jesus Christ Lizard
Basiliscus basiliscus


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1 Comment

CataAna
CataAna 13 years ago

Thank you! I was always fascinated with Jesus Christ Lizard and did not know this was it. Next time I have to see it walking on water...

CataAna
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CataAna

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Spotted on Sep 19, 2009
Submitted on Apr 19, 2011

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