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Definition of casquehead lizard

casquehead lizard

Plural:casquehead lizards
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1

Any of several tropical American lizards belonging to the family Corytophanidae, distinguished by a prominent bony crest or helmet-like structure (a casque) protruding from the back of the head.

Example

"During the expedition in the dense rainforests of Central America, the herpetologist spotted a casquehead lizard perfectly camouflaged among the branches."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casquehead lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casquehead%20lizard
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