#basiliscus

[snototter]

A male plumed basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) also known as the green basilisk or Jesus Christ lizard, on Bogarin Trail, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

by Gary Stephenson

[herpsandbirds]

Green or Plumed Basilisks (Basiliscus plumifrons), T - male, B - female, family Corytophanidae, Costa Rica

photograph by Jor Dan

[kawanectes]

Things are like this

[coopewashere]

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[birdblues]

Brown Basilisk

[pollutilabia]

"Contagious Tree Branch"

-The animal that died from the contagion cannot be touched by other animals- Inspired by the work of Cesare Ripa  &  Robert Fludd 2020

[sundarsunya]

Plumed Basilisks (Basiliscus plumifrons) are also known as the Jesus Christ Lizard due to their ability to run on water. Large back feet, with flattened toe pads and scales positioned to maximise surface area, as well as a long tail for balance, allow this species to make a bipedal dash to safety.

Photo: Bence Mate

[candlene]

@catalystic-dragons' Lord Glare fanart :D