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Basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus)
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Ferrara
Ferrara, Italy
The common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) is a lizard found in Central and South American rainforests near rivers and streams. The basilisk is part of the corytophanid family. It is also known as the Jesus lizard, Jesus Christ lizard, or lagarto de Jesus Cristo for its ability to run on the surface of water.
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- Title: Basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus)
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