Basiliscus basiliscus at Artis zoo in Amsterdam. One of the common names of the basilisks is Jesus Christ lizards because they are actually capable of walking on water while running on their hind legs.
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Basiliscus basiliscus at Artis zoo in Amsterdam. One of the common names of the basilisks is Jesus Christ lizards because they are actually capable of walking on water while running on their hind legs.
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Phylum: Chordata (chordates)
Subphylum: Vertebrata (vertebrates)
Class: Reptilia (reptiles)
Order: Squamata (amphisbaenians, lizards, and snakes)
Suborder: Sauria (lizards)
Family: Corytophanidae (casquehead lizards)
Genus: Basiliscus (basilisks)
Species: Basiliscus basiliscus (common basilisk)