Corytophanidae

7 species

The list of species of Corytophanidae family

Corytophanidae is a family of iguanian lizards, also called casquehead lizards or helmeted lizards, endemic to the New World. Nine species of casquehead lizards from three genera are recognized.

Casquehead lizards are forest-dwelling. All corytophanids are excellent climbers, and they are usually found in trees or low bushes.

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The list of species of Corytophanidae family

Casquehead lizards are forest-dwelling. All corytophanids are excellent climbers, and they are usually found in trees or low bushes.

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Common Basilisk

Basiliscus basiliscus

The Common basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) is a type of lizard that lives in Central America and South America. It is also known as the Jesus Christ lizard for its ability to run on the surface of the water.

Brown Basilisk

Basiliscus vittatus

The brown basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus ), also commonly referred to as the striped basilisk or in some areas as the common basilisk, is a species of basilisk lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is native to Mexico, Central America and...

Plumed Basilisk

Basiliscus plumifrons

The plumed basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons ), also called the green basilisk, double crested basilisk, or Jesus Christ lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is native to Central America.The plumed basilisk's native...

Smooth helmeted iguana

Corytophanes cristatus

The smooth helmeted iguana (Corytophanes cristatus ), also known as the helmeted iguana, the helmeted basilisk, the elegant helmeted lizard, and several other common names, is a species of New World lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species...

Western basilisk

Basiliscus galeritus

The western basilisk, or red-headed basilisk (Basiliscus galeritus ), is a large species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America.

Eastern casquehead iguana

Laemanctus longipes

The eastern casquehead iguana (Laemanctus longipes ) is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is native to Mexico and Central America.

Guatemalan helmeted basilisk

Corytophanes percarinatus

The Guatemalan helmeted basilisk (Corytophanes percarinatus ) is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is native to Central America and southern Mexico.