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Jesus Christ lizard Officially called "Emerald Basilisk", one of my favorite animals that I ever spotted. Costa Rica,Jesus Christ Lizard,Lizard Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Jesus Christ lizard

Officially called "Emerald Basilisk", one of my favorite animals that I ever spotted.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Here's another one:

    Emerald Basilisk Also callled "Jesus Christ lizard", probably because it can actually walk on water. Costa Rica,Emerald Basilisk,Jesus Christ Lizard,Lizard,Squamata
     Posted 14 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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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 6, 2011. Captured Jul 5, 2007 09:41.
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  • DSLR-A100
  • ISO400
  • 300mm