Brown basilisk
(Basiliscus vittatus)
Description
The brown basilisk ( Basiliscus vittatus ) is a species of lizard native to Central America,and later introduced from the Florida region.Like the other lizards of the genus Basiliscus,they have the curious ability to run on water without sinking.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Corytophanidae
Genus:Basiliscus
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
