Hernandez’s Helmeted Basilisk
Corytophanes hernandesii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyCorytophanidae (Helmeted Lizards)
- GenusCorytophanes (Helmeted Basilisks)
- SpeciesCorytophanes hernandesii (Hernandez’s Helmeted Basilisk)
About the Hernandez’s Helmeted Basilisk
Corytophanes hernandesii, also known commonly as Hernandez's helmeted basilisk and el turipache de montaña in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Corytophanidae. The species is native to Central America and southern Mexico.
The specific name, hernandesii, is in honor of Spanish naturalist Francisco Hernández (1514–1587). C. hernandesii is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, and in the southern Mexican states of Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz, and Yucatán.
The preferred natural habitat of C. hernandesii is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,300 m (4,300 ft). C. hernandesii is diurnal and mostly arboreal. C. hernandesii is oviparous. Gray JE (1831). "A Synopsis of the Species of the Class Reptilia". pp. 1–110. In: Griffith E (1831). The Animal Kingdom Arranged in Conformity with its Organization, by the Baron Cuvier, Member of the Institute of France &c. &c. &c. with Additional Descriptions of All the Species hitherto Named, and of Many not before Noticed, Volume the Ninth. London: Whittaker, Treacher... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Hernandez’s Helmeted Basilisk in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇧🇿 Belize | |
| 2 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Hernandez’s Helmeted Basilisk in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Hernandez’s Helmeted Basilisk sighting in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Hernandez’s Helmeted Basilisk in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Hernandez’s Helmeted Basilisk in Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.