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.
Basiliscus (lizard)
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Image: Common basilisk Flickr Greg The Busker (2)
Image: Basiliscus basiliscus
Corytophanidae is a family of iguanian lizards, also called casquehead lizards or helmeted lizards, endemic to the New World. Nine species of casquehead lizards from three genera are recognized.
Corytophanidae
Image: Basiliscus galeritus 176994214
Image: Corytophanes percarinatus 44897832
Image: Julio's casquehead iguana (Laemanctus julioi)