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Basilisks are sometimes (maybe often) referred to as the Jesus Christ Lizard due to their ability to walk (run) on water. They have large webbed rear feet that they use to accomplish this. During our river journey out to Tortuguero, a small one was so keen to see us that it ran across from the bank and crashed into the side of our boat!
Emerald Basilisk
Emerald Basilisk
This Emerald Basilisk, was seen climbing in the jungle just above river level in Tortuguero NP during a morning boat excursion..
Striped Basilisk
Striped Basilisk
Saw this one on a walk near the Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.
Common Basilisk
Common Basilisk
This common basilisk was seen during our walk through Manuel Antonio NP.
Brown Anole Lizard
Brown Anole Lizard
Seen briefly clinging (effortlessly) to a wall in Manuel Antonio NP. It soon scampered away. So only a record shot of this one.
Spiny Lizard
Spiny Lizard
Photographed by Peter at Savegre.
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