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Tortuguero, Costa Rica.
This lizard is also referred to as the 'Jesus Christ' lizard due to its ability to run on the surface of water.
AKA the Plumed or double-crested basilisk, the Jesus Christ Lizard, the Jesus Lizard, Cano Negro, Los Chiles, Costa Rica
AKA the Jesus Christ lizard for its ability to travel at high speed over water - seeming to walk on water for short distances
No, this Basilisk will not kill you with its sight like the Basilisk from Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets. But it can run on water and hence also called the Jesus Christ lizard. In the wild, it is found in the rain forests of Central America. I found in the canopy of the rain forest in Cal Academy.
Plumed Basilisk or Jesus Christ Lizard (Basiliscus plumifrons). The common name is due to the lizard's ability to run on water. Seen in the gardens of Tortuga Lodge, the finest lodge in Tortuguero, Costa Rica.