Brown Basilisk vs. Northern Curly-tailed Lizard

Brown Basilisks and Curly-tailed Lizards both run on the ground in south Florida's coastal towns and canal banks. A: A crest on the back of the head in the Brown Basilisk; no crest on the head in the Northern Curly-tailed Lizard. B: Very long, thin and straight in the Brown Basilisk; short and often curled up over the back in the Northern Curly-tailed Lizard.

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