Basilisk “Jezus Christ lizard”
History The name “basilisk” Derives from ancient Greece, mening “little king”.
Characteristics Length : 25 – 75 cm Weight : 200 – 600 grams Crests Males Females One on the head, one on their back and one on the tail. Only one lower on the head
Where do they live Common baslilisk live from Panama to Venezuela. Green basilisk live from Guatemala to Costa Rica.
What they do eat Insects Snails Frogs Snakes Eggs Fish Fruit Flowers
Predators -Large birds -Snakes -Fish -Larger reptiles -Opossums
Mating Large group of females for one male! 5 – 15 eggs The eggs hatch sfter eight to ten weeks
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