The western basilisk (Basiliscus galeritus), also known as the red-headed basilisk, is a large species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Western 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.
Easily confused with
- Physignathus cocincinus
- Basiliscus plumifrons
- Hydrosaurus pustulatus
- Basiliscus basiliscus
- Gonocephalus grandis
- Hydrosaurus celebensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Corytophanidae
- Genus
- Basiliscus
- Species
- Basiliscus galeritus
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