Corytophanidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Squamata. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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Corytophanes cristatus (Merrem, 1820)
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Basiliscus plumifrons Cope, 1875
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Basiliscus vittatus Wiegmann, 1828
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Corytophanes percarinatus Duméril, 1856
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Laemanctus serratus Cope, 1864
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Corytophanes hernandesii (Wiegmann, 1831)
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Basiliscus galeritus Duméril, 1851
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Basiliscus basiliscus (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Corytophanidae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. Laemanctus serratus can be identified by enlarged triangular scales along the back edge of its head casque, and a serrated middorsal crest. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Corytophanidae is classified in the order , class Squamata, phylum Chordata. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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