Everyone prefers the Emerald Basilisk, sometimes called Green Basilisk, but the Brown Basilisk is seen just about as much even with his better camouflage. 🙂 In these photos, the Emerald is an adult male with the head crest while the brown without a crest could be either a juvenile or a female. Both are found all over Costa Rica, especially near water. Note that both have a tail longer than the body. And both are sometimes called “Jesus Christ Lizards” because they walk on water (or run).
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¡Pura Vida!
MY GALLERY: Emerald Basilisks in CR
MY GALLERY: Brown Basilisks in CR
TRIP GALLERY:Â May 2022, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel