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Emerald basilisk (jesus christ lizard)

Basilicus plumifrons

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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KarenSaxton
Spotted by
KarenSaxton

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Spotted on Dec 23, 2011
Submitted on Jan 18, 2012

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