Grzimek Herps
Identification
Basiliscus plumifrons (Green Basiisk)
Caption
Green basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) illustrating their ability to run at high speed on the rear legs.
- Subject
- Live Animal
- Type
- Illustration
- Life Stages And Gender
- Adult/Sexually Mature
- Behaviors
- Locomotion
Contributors
Michigan Science Art (copyright holder)
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