Least Concern
Green Basilisk
Basiliscus plumifrons
A bright green tropical lizard known for sprinting across the surface of water on its hind legs.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
7–10 years in the wild
Size
Body length 60–90 cm including tail; weight 180–500 g
Scientific Name
Basiliscus plumifrons
About Green Basilisk
A bright green tropical lizard known for sprinting across the surface of water on its hind legs.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 7–10 years in the wild, a size of Body length 60–90 cm including tail; weight 180–500 g, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Green basilisks are sometimes called Jesus lizards because they can run briefly on water.
Where Green Basilisk Lives
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Caribbean lowlands
, Costa Rica
Panama rainforest
, Panama