First record of oviposition event by Laemanctus longipes (Sauria: Corytophanidae) in Mexico

Abstract

Oviposition in elusive reptiles has been poorly documented due to the difficulty in observing it in natural habitats. Here, we document the first egg-laying record in the Eastern Casque-headed Basilisk Laemanctus longipes in the wild. Our record adds novel information about the oviposition of this scarcely studied reptile species.

Keywords

• Egg laying
• elusive species
• Eastern Casque-headed Basilisk
• smooth casque¬headed basilisk