




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!
生息地: 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.





カテゴリ
爬虫類レア度
Common
危険度
0/5 · 危険なし
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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.
危険度
0/5 · 危険なし
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50-80 cm
0.2-0.6 kg
5-7 年
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.
Ambush
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