Corytophanes

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Corytophanes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Sauropsida
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Sauria
Family: Corytophanidae
Genus: Corytophanes
Boie in Schlegel, 1826
Species

Corytophanes cristatus
Corytophanes hernandezi
Corytophanes percarinatus

Corytophanes is a genus of Neotropical lizards, commonly referred to as Helmeted Basilisks. They are all arboreal, and reside in tropical forests. There are currently three recognized species.

[edit] Species

  • Corytophanes cristatus - Helmeted Basilisk
  • Corytophanes hernandezi - Hernandez's Helmeted Basilisk
  • Corytophanes percarinatus - Guatemala Helmeted Basilisk
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