Plumed Basilisk illuminated by a shaft of sunlight at Tortuguero

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Plumed Basilisk illuminated by a shaft of sunlight at Tortuguero - REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS
Tortugero National Park, Costa Rica (August 2012)

This image was taken on a boat trip from Turtle Beach Lodge.

Also known as Green 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:
Plumed basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) / ARKive
Plumed Basilisk / Wikipedia

Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/500
Av( Aperture Value ) 3.2
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 1000


River Turtle with a Plumed Basilisk on it's back at Tortuguero


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