16,859 observationsLeast Concern
Brown Basilisk
Basiliscus vittatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Corytophanidae ›Genus: Basiliscus
About
The brown basilisk or striped basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus; in some areas referred to as "common basilisk") is one species of basilisk lizard. They are native to Mexico, Central America and adjacent northwestern Colombia, but have been introduced into the U.S. state of Florida as a feral species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown Basilisk is Basiliscus vittatus.
- Brown Basilisk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brown Basilisk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brown Basilisk belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Brown Basilisk belongs to the order Squamata.
- Brown Basilisk belongs to the family Corytophanidae.
- Brown Basilisk belongs to the genus Basiliscus.