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Common basilisk
Sign in to saveAlso known as Basiliscus basiliscus, Jesus Christ lizard, Jesus lizard, South American Jesus lizard, lagarto de Jesus Cristo
species of reptile
Species
Least ConcernDer Helmbasilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) ist eine Echse aus der Unterordnung der Leguanartigen, die zwischen Costa Rica und Nordwestkolumbien verbreitet ist.
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Encyclopedic overview
The common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is endemic to Central America and South America, where it is found near rivers and streams in rainforests. It is also known as the Jesus Christ lizard, Jesus lizard, South American Jesus lizard, or lagarto de Jesus Cristo for its ability to run on the surface of water.
Description
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Common basilisk” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.