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Emerald Basilisk Also callled "Jesus Christ lizard", probably because it can actually walk on water. Costa Rica,Emerald Basilisk,Jesus Christ Lizard,Lizard,Squamata Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Emerald Basilisk

Also callled "Jesus Christ lizard", probably because it can actually walk on water.

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  1. View Bas van Gestel's profile
    Bas van Gestel
    Bullet Ant
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    I feel a Grand Tour of Costa Rica photo list coming up. Must have been a great trip. Costa Rica is up +1 on my travel wish list. Posted 14 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
      Lion
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      Yep, that photo list is on the todo list :)

      IMHO, Costa Rica is the best wildlife destination ever. Highest diversity on the planet, and friendly for photographers and hiking. If you would make only one wildlife trip in your life, it should be Costa Rica.       Posted 14 years ago
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    Roeselien Raimond
    Snow Leopard
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    Looks like some fantasy animal created for Avatar...:P
    Great catch!

    Grtz,
    Roeselien     Posted 14 years ago

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

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Uploaded May 20, 2011. Captured Jun 28, 2007 11:42.
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  • DSLR-A100
  • ISO400
  • 300mm