Basiliscus (lizard)
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This article is about a genus of large corytophanid lizards. For the mythological creature, see Basilisk. For other uses, see Basilisk (disambiguation) and Basiliscus (disambiguation).
Basiliscus is a genus of large corytophanid lizards, commonly known as basilisks, which are endemic to southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. The genus contains four species, which are commonly known as the Jesus Christ lizard, or simply the Jesus lizard, due to their ability to run across water for significant distances before sinking due to the large surface area of their feet.
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Basilisks | |
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Brown basilisk, Basiliscus vittatus, Costa Rica | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Corytophanidae |
Genus: | Basiliscus Laurenti, 1768 |
Type species | |
Draco basiliscus Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Species | |
Four, see text. |
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