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A Helmeted Basilisk clinging to a vertical branch in Golfito, Costa Rica These lizards are known locally as "Old Man Lizards" because of their habit of staying perfectly still, relying on their camouflage rather than their speed. (Which is good, as they do not have speed.) Corytophanes cristatus,Costa Rica,Fall,Geotagged,Helmeted iguana Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

A Helmeted Basilisk clinging to a vertical branch in Golfito, Costa Rica

These lizards are known locally as "Old Man Lizards" because of their habit of staying perfectly still, relying on their camouflage rather than their speed. (Which is good, as they do not have speed.)

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Excellent species intro, John! The 4th basilisk on the site. Posted 8 years ago

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The Helmeted Basilisk

The Helmeted Basilisk or is a species of lizard endemic to the New World. It is found from southern Mexico to South America in rainforests. With long limbs, it climbs well, and feeds on insects, spiders, worms, and other lizards.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by John Sullivan
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Uploaded Sep 12, 2016. Captured Oct 26, 2003 19:42 in 14, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.