Editing Plumed basilisk (section)

==Description==
[[File:Green basilisk male.JPG|thumb|left|Male plumed basilisk]]
The plumed basilisk is the largest basilisk species, with an average [[snout-to-vent length]] (SVL) of {{convert|10|in|cm}}. Including the tail, it can reach {{convert|3|ft|cm}} in total length. Adults are brilliant green, with bright yellow eyes, and small bluish spots along the dorsal ridge. Males have three crests: one on the head, one on the back, and one on the tail, while females have only the head crest. [[Juvenile (organism)|Juvenile]]s are less conspicuously colored, and lack the characteristic crests.

The green crested basilisk of ''B. plumifrons'' is a bright green lizard species found with varying streaks of white dark grey, and blue markings along its body. However, some alternative forms or subspecies of ''B. plumifrons'' have been seen to sport only black markings along its dorsal side. The underbelly of this lizard is typically a lighter shade of green than the bright green that is shown throughout its body. Its head is triangular from side view or profile, with openings for ears. These openings are slightly larger than the size of their eyes. The ''B. plumifrons'' mostly have round eyes, round pupils, and yellow irises. Small granular scales comprise the main covering for their skin. The length of the hind legs are longer than the front limbs as the hind legs are used for water running. In addition, their toes are laterally angled and flat to allow for water running. Adult males have four prominent vertebral crests: a dorsal crest, a tail crest, one atop the crown of the head, and one between their eyes. These crests form the greater physical distinction between female and male plumed basilisks. The females have only two reduced crests: a tail crest, and head crest. This characteristic is shared with the juveniles if the species.{{sfnp|Kuppert|2013}}{{sfnp|Hsieh|2003}}
[[File:Corytophanidae - Basiliscus plumifrons.webm|thumb|240px|right|Video clip]]