Helmeted Basilisk

Corytophanes cristatus

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.
Corytophanes cristatus Corytophanes cristatus,Helmeted Basilisk

Naming

These are also called Helmeted Iguanas.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyCorytophanidae
GenusCorytophanes
SpeciesC. cristatus
Photographed in
Costa Rica