Also called the plumed basilisk, the green basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) is the largest of the basilisk species. This long, thin lizard is characterized by its bright green coloration covered with blue spots, yellow eyes, and crests along the head, back, and tail of males and solely on the head for females. Native to Central America, the green basilisk resides in the trees or in close proximity to water. It is able to use the scales under its feet with support from its tail to sprint across water and swim underwater for up to an hour. The green basilisk can also run quickly away to avoid predators.
The Green Basilisk has an overall length between 18”-36” (46-91 cm), body width of 2.24”-4.49” (5.7-11.4 cm), body height of 2.2”-4.45” (5.6-11.3 cm), and weight between 7-17.6 oz (.2-.5 kg). The typical lifespan of the Green Basilisk is between 5-10 years.
Also called the plumed basilisk, the green basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) is the largest of the basilisk species. This long, thin lizard is characterized by its bright green coloration covered with blue spots, yellow eyes, and crests along the head, back, and tail of males and solely on the head for females. Native to Central America, the green basilisk resides in the trees or in close proximity to water. It is able to use the scales under its feet with support from its tail to sprint across water and swim underwater for up to an hour. The green basilisk can also run quickly away to avoid predators.
The Green Basilisk has an overall length between 18”-36” (46-91 cm), body width of 2.24”-4.49” (5.7-11.4 cm), body height of 2.2”-4.45” (5.6-11.3 cm), and weight between 7-17.6 oz (.2-.5 kg). The typical lifespan of the Green Basilisk is between 5-10 years.
