




basiliscus vittatus
The Brown Basilisk is a lizard that can run on water! It has a cool crest on its head that makes it look like a little dinosaur!
Hábitat: Tropical rainforests near rivers and streams.
The Brown Basilisk has a slender body with olive to brown scales, often marked with darker crossbands and yellowish stripes along its flanks. Males display distinct crests on their head, back, and tail, making them look like miniature dinosaurs.





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Baby basilisks can run on water almost immediately after hatching!
Its big hind feet have fringes that fan out, helping it run on water!
Males have three crests: one on the head, one on the back, and one on the tail!
They lay their eggs in burrows, sometimes digging tunnels up to 30 cm deep!
Brown Basilisks can sprint across water because of specialized feet and a fast running style that helps them escape predators.
Brown Basilisks can dive and stay submerged for long periods because they can hold their breath, which helps them hide from threats.
Brown Basilisks can subtly change their skin color to blend in because of specialized cells, helping them hide from predators and prey.
They munch on insects and spiders, but also enjoy a juicy fruit or flower now and then!
Boa constrictor
A large snake that preys on lizards.
Leptophis mexicanus
A slender snake that eats lizards.
Gryllus assimilis
A common insect often caught by basilisks.

Schistocerca nitens
A large grasshopper eaten by these lizards.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Los animales arborícolas viven principalmente en los árboles, utilizándolos como refugio, alimento y protección contra los depredadores.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
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50-80 cm
0.2-0.6 kg
5-7 años
11 km/h
They munch on insects and spiders, but also enjoy a juicy fruit or flower now and then!
3 km/h
Tropical rainforests near rivers and streams.
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