The double-crowned lizard is a large lizard species with a bright green body that looks like a frog from a distance. Do you find it interesting to see here? Hahaha, then, let's take a look at the information about the double-crowned lizard!

I. Basic Information

Chinese name: Double-crowned lizard

Foreign name: Plumed Basilisk

Latin name: Basilicus plumifrons

World : Animalia

Genus: Dorsal-finned lizard

II. Body characteristics

The head, back and tail of the double-crowned lizard Both have three spinous processes supported by bony spines; their irises are bright orange; and their tails are long, allowing them to maintain a certain balance when climbing trees or running.

Three, male and female discrimination

The male double-crowned lizard has a sail-like dorsal fin on its back, while the female does not.

IV. Habits

The double-crowned lizard is a standard tropical rainforest reptile, which usually inhabits trees near rivers.

Double-crowned lizards are omnivores and usually feed on crickets, mice and small fish.

Ps: Due to its light weight and strong hindlimbs, the hind feet are not only extra large, but also have special scales on the soles of the feet that can play the role of water skis, so that the double-crowned lizard can walk on the water when threatened. Run a long distance, then sink into the water to free quickly.

V. Reproduction

The breeding method of the double-crowned lizard is oviparous. 4-6 weeks after successful mating, the female double-crowned lizard will be The ground burrows to lay eggs, which can lay eggs 4-5 times per season, and each time can lay 15-17 eggs. When the temperature is kept around 28 degrees Celsius, the incubation period for each egg is around 8-10 weeks.

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