1. Basilisk “Jezus Christ lizard”

2. History
The name “basilisk” Derives from ancient Greece, mening “little king”.

3. 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

4. Where do they live Common baslilisk live from Panama to Venezuela.
Green basilisk live from Guatemala to Costa Rica.

6. What they do eat
Insects
Snails
Frogs
Snakes
Eggs
Fish
Fruit
Flowers

7. Predators
Large birds
Snakes
Fish
Larger reptiles
Opossums

8. Mating Large group of females for one male! 5 – 15 eggs
The eggs hatch sfter eight to ten weeks

9. The End