Plumed Basilisk
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Description
Range & Habitat
Found In: Central America/Lowland and wet forests
Behavior
Diet
Omnivore. Diet consists of arthropods, small lizards, snakes, birds, mammals, fishes, freshwater shrimps, frogs, flowers, and fruits.
Conservation
Habitat loss is the major threat to this species.
Fun Facts
- This species is semi-aquatic and semi-arboreal meaning it can live in water and trees.

Scientific Name
Basiliscus plumifrons
IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
Size
Length: 20 – 21 inches
Life Expectancy
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