This is a Basilisk Lizard (Basiliscus plumifrons), they are native to Mexico and Central America. They are also known as; Plumed Basilisk, Double Crested Basilisk, Jesus Christ Lizard; Largato de Jesus Cristo (Spanish), Common Basilisk, Basilisco Común (Spanish), Green Basilisk Lizard, Green Basilisk, Stirnlappenbasilisk (German).
This is a close-up of the hind leg of a Basilisk Lizard (Basiliscus plumifrons), they are native to Mexico and Central America. They are also known as; Plumed Basilisk, Double Crested Basilisk, Jesus Christ Lizard; Largato de Jesus Cristo (Spanish), Common Basilisk, Basilisco Común (Spanish), Green Basilisk Lizard, Green Basilisk, Stirnlappenbasilisk (German). The name Jesus Christ Lizard comes from this lizards ability to run across the surface of water.
