Common basilisk
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Not to be confused with Plumed basilisk.
For the plant species, see Prangos ferulacea.
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.
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Common basilisk | |
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Female both in Panama | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Corytophanidae |
Genus: | Basiliscus |
Species: | B. basiliscus |
Binomial name | |
Basiliscus basiliscus | |
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