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Jesus Lizard Mr. Jungledragon himself :) Basiliscus basiliscus,Common Basilisk,Geotagged,The Netherlands,oliemeulen Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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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.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Feb 6, 2013. Captured Jan 10, 2013 12:02 in Reitse Hoevenstraat 30B, 5042 EH Tilburg, The Netherlands.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/2.8
  • 1/30s
  • ISO1600
  • 90mm