Average Basilisk lifespan in captivity : Up to 10 years. source
Average Basilisk lifespan in captivity : Up to 10 years.
Sizes basilisk :2 to 2.5 ft (61 to 76 cm) including the tail source
Sizes basilisk :2 to 2.5 ft (61 to 76 cm) including the tail
Weight basilisk :Up to 7 oz (200 g) source
Weight basilisk :Up to 7 oz (200 g)
Basilisk are excellent swimmers. source
Basilisk are excellent swimmers.
Basilisk are capable of remaining underwater for up to 30 minutes. source
Basilisk are capable of remaining underwater for up to 30 minutes.
Green basilisks are omnivores, source
Green basilisks are omnivores,
basilisk diet of plant material, insects, fruit, and small vertebrates. source
basilisk diet of plant material, insects, fruit, and small vertebrates.
Basilisks are usually found in trees and shrubs near water. source
Basilisks are usually found in trees and shrubs near water.
Male basilisks are distinguished by a tall crest of skin on the head, similar to a cock's comb. source
Male basilisks are distinguished by a tall crest of skin on the head, similar to a cock's comb.
Male basilisks can be up to two feet long, including the long, tapering tail. source
Male basilisks can be up to two feet long, including the long, tapering tail.
After digging a cavity in the ground about three inches deep, the female basilisk positions herself above the hole and lays up to 20 eggs. source
After digging a cavity in the ground about three inches deep, the female basilisk positions herself above the hole and lays up to 20 eggs.
Woodland Park Zoo's basilisks are currently kept off exhibit at the Day Exhibit. Other lizards that can be seen at the Day Exhibit are the blue-tongued skink, inland bearded dragon and the European legless lizard. source
Woodland Park Zoo's basilisks are currently kept off exhibit at the Day Exhibit. Other lizards that can be seen at the Day Exhibit are the blue-tongued skink, inland bearded dragon and the European legless lizard.
Basilisks, as all reptiles, play an important role in nature's web of life. source
Basilisks, as all reptiles, play an important role in nature's web of life.
The green basilisk can walk on water. source
The green basilisk can walk on water.
Smaller basilisks can run about 10–20 m without sinking. source
Smaller basilisks can run about 10–20 m without sinking.
At least 50 years. The oldest Giant sea bass known specimen to date was 72 years old. Two of the Aquarium’s giant sea bass are at least 16 years old. source
At least 50 years. The oldest Giant sea bass known specimen to date was 72 years old. Two of the Aquarium’s giant sea bass are at least 16 years old.
