Basiliscus (Ancient Greek: Βασιλίσκος, romanized: Basilískos; died 476/477) was Eastern Roman emperor from 9 January 475 to August 476. He became magister militum per Thracias in 464, …

Basilisk, (genus Basiliscus), any of four species of forest lizards of tropical North and South America belonging to the family Iguanidae. The name is applied because of a resemblance to …

May 27, 2024 · The basilisk lizard’s scientific name is Basiliscus, which is the genus that covers four different species – B. plumifrons, B. basiliscus, B. galeritus and B. vittatus.

May 13, 2025 · Native to Central and South America, this lizard thrives in a wide range of habitats. Researchers value its biology. The common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus), also known as the …

The Common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) is a type of lizard that lives in Central America and South America. It is also known as the Jesus Christ lizard for its ability to run on the surface of …

Common, or brown, basilisks are found on the Pacific slope of Central and northern South America from southwestern Nicaragua to northwestern Columbia. Common basilisks are …

Basilisk lizards are native to the warm, tropical rainforests of Central and South America, spanning regions from southern Mexico to northwestern Colombia. The banks of freshwater …

Dec 13, 2024 · Basilisk lizards are medium-sized reptiles with long, slender bodies and tails that make up most of their length. Adult green basilisks, for example, can reach up to 3 feet (0.9 …

At up to 550 pounds, this South American snake is the largest snake in the world. Learn more about this monumental reptile in this feature.

The Common Basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus), also known as the Jesus Christ Lizard, is a fascinating reptile renowned for its exceptional running-on-water ability and distinctive crest on …