Green Basilisk

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Basiliscus plumifrons

Green Basilisk, a reference photo
Photo: Connor Long · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The plumed basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons), also called the green basilisk, double crested basilisk, or Jesus Christ lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is native to Central America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Green Basilisk being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Corytophanidae
Species
Basiliscus plumifrons

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