Brown Basilisk on tree root, Playa Cativo Lodge, Costa Rica

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Brown Basilisk on tree root, Playa Cativo Lodge, Costa Rica - REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS
Playa Cativo Lodge, Gulfo Dulce, Costa Rica (February 2017)

Also known as Striped Basilisk. They are nicknamed "Jesus Christ lizards" for their ability to run on water when escaping from predators. For more information on this species of lizard see:
Brown basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) / Arkive
Brown Basilisk / Wikipedia

Shooting Time 15:00
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/400
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 500

Latitude 08 40 26.8 N
Longitude 83 18 31.3 W
Altitude 11.60m


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