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Sturdy Jeus Christ Lizard

Sturdy Jeus Christ Lizard

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    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    I totally love this creature. In fact, this entire website is called after it. JungleDragon refers to this very specie, which I first saw in Costa Rica, just like you :) Posted 13 years ago

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The Common Basilisk

The Common Basilisk is a lizard found in Central and South American rainforests near rivers and streams.The basilisk is part of the corytophanid family. It is also known as the Jesus Lizard, Jesus Christ Lizard, or ''Lagarto de Jesus Cristo'' for its ability to run on the surface of water.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Monique Biemans

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Uploaded Jan 9, 2012. Captured May 4, 2011 09:10.
  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO500
  • 250mm

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