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Brown Basilisk
Basiliscus vittatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Brown Basilisk peaks from March to October.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Lizards
Brown Basilisk
Basiliscus vittatus
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Description
The brown basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus), also commonly referred to as the striped basilisk, is a species of basilisk lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The male brown basilisk can reach 61 centimetres (24 in) in total length (including tail), but the female is somewhat smaller.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The species is native to Mexico, Central America and adjacent northwestern Colombia, and has been introduced into the U.S. state of Florida as an invasive species. Basiliscus vittatus is native to Latin America.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
Like most reptiles, the brown basilisk is active during the day. Female brown basilisks lay about 2–18 eggs, five to eight times a year.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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Florida introducedAbout the Brown Basilisk
When is the Brown Basilisk most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Brown Basilisk peaks from March to October.
Where does the Brown Basilisk live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Florida.