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BROWN BASILISK
or Jesus Christ Lizard

Basiliscus vittatus

John Fowler & Rachel Barnes

Distribution:- Central America and northwestern Colombia, and it has been introduced into the U.S. state of Florida (feral species)

Comments:- Grows to about 2 feet (60 cm) - This species is able to run across the surface of water
Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) - Credit: Photo by depositphotos.com
Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) - Credit: Photo by depositphotos.com


Young Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) photographed in Gumbalimba Park on Roatan (Island) in the Honduras
Young Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) photographed in Gumbalimba Park on Roatan (Island) in the Honduras



Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus)


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