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Common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) at Rio Tarcoles, Costa Rica. It is also known as the Jesus Lizard, Jesus Christ Lizard, or Lagarto de Jesus Cristo for its ability to run on the water
The Jesus Christ Lizard climbing a tree instead of walking on water. Taken in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica.
This actually looks very nice as my current screen saver. Something seems to be lost in the smaller photo.
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Common Name:
Common Basilisk
Scientific Name:
Basiliscus basiliscus
Order: Squamata
Family: Corytophanidae
Photographer: Martin Eiblmaier
Basiliscus plumifrons
This lizard is able to run short distances across water using both its feet and tail for support. This has resulted in the nickname "Jesus Christ Lizard"
La Selva Area
Common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) at Rio Tarcoles, Costa Rica. It is also known as the Jesus Lizard, Jesus Christ Lizard, or Lagarto de Jesus Cristo for its ability to run on the water
The Brown Basilisk or Striped Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basiliscus_vittatus
A very hot and humid day at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands but I would imagine this Basilisk felt very much at home considering they are native to Panama, Belize, northwestern Colombia and Costa Rica. For Florida, another introduced non-native.
Photograph taken at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands near Boynton Beach, Florida: August 27, 2010:
lovely beach, Manuel Antonio National Park
But there is no loneliness in Manuel Antonio as it is in Carara National Park.
This lizard was seen at the Wakodahatchhe Wetlands near Delray Beach, FL on Sep 19, 2007. Not very common to see these guys. This one from nose to tail was about 2 feet. Also know as the "Jesus Christ" lizard because of it's ability to run on top of the water.
This was my first good shot of the Plumed Basilisk. This guy was almost as interested in me as i was in him. he stayed within about 4 feet of me for a good few minutes, too bad the fence was there, but it kept me from being eaten by cocodrilos.
La Fortuna, Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
Hotel Los Lagos
A nature trail on the grounds at the hotel, which includes Crocodiles, Caimans, a butterfly tent, ant farms, a frog room, turtles, and some amazing other flora and fauna, including large green iguanas and the amazing plumed basilisk.