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A plumed basilisk resting on a tree, presumably female During a hike along the river bed of Río Bananito (Limón Province of Costa Rica), we left the river at some point to ascend a slope in the forest. Our guide pointed out this little basilisk that was sitting on a branch - difficult to spot with all the surrounding foliage. Basiliscus plumifrons,Costa Rica,Geotagged,Plumed basilisk,Reptiles,Reptilien Click/tap to enlarge

A plumed basilisk resting on a tree, presumably female

During a hike along the river bed of Río Bananito (Limón Province of Costa Rica), we left the river at some point to ascend a slope in the forest. Our guide pointed out this little basilisk that was sitting on a branch - difficult to spot with all the surrounding foliage.

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The Plumed basilisk

The plumed basilisk, ''Basiliscus plumifrons'', also called a green basilisk, double crested basilisk, or Jesus Christ lizard, is a species of corytophanid to Latin America.

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2023. Captured Dec 2, 2014 10:31 in RW52+7X Limón, Bananito Sur, Costa Rica.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.