Origin
The brown Basilica or striped basilica is in some areas called the common Basilica. They are native to Panama, Colombia and Costa rica. Like other basilicas it also has the name "Lizard of Jesus" because they are able to walk on water.
The name basilica is taken from Greek mythology where a basilica can impede any living thing with its gaze.
This name also comes from the Greek basilikos meaning "Little King".
It can be seen in tropical and subtropical forests with dense vegetation.
It is also known as Brown basilisk.
Feeding Brown Basilica
Brown basil consumes mostly insects, arthropods, but also fruits or some plants.
Features Brown Basilica
Males are slightly 60cm long and females are somewhat smaller. They have creases on the head, on the back, along the body and on the tail. They can be seen in Brown and brown colors with black stripes.
The stripes are only on the dorsal side. Males have larger crests than females.
Smaller basilicas can run 10-20m above the water without sinking.
Like iguanas, they are active during the day, with long fingers and sharp claws.
It is an arboreal animal. It can be seen on tree branches or in bushes because it also spends time on the ground. It is difficult to get close to them because they are able to climb trees, run and swim, all as well. A constantly alert and agile animal.
Reproduction Brown Basilica
Brown basil reaches sexual maturity early, often at 6-10 months. They can mate at any time, but most mating takes place between March and September.
One laying lays 4 to 18 eggs. The first eggs are usually smaller, only 4 to 8 eggs. Large, adult females produce many eggs in a single mating.
The eggs are 17mm long and 11mm wide. They swell a little during the incubation period. Incubation is done at temperatures of 25-28grc for 50-70 days (some say three months).
The Young Born are 11 to 15cm, 11mm wide and weigh 1-2 grams. Puppies grow very quickly in the first months of life, you can see how they grow about 5mm per day.
In the wild brown basil lives about 3 years, and in captivity 6-7 years.
