How Fast Is Basilisk Lizard (water-run)?

The basilisk lizard sprints across water at about 1.5 metres per second — slapping the surface so fast that surface tension momentarily supports its weight. They can cover several metres before sinking and switching to swimming.

The basilisk lizard's Spanish name translates as "Jesus Christ lizard" — for the obvious reason.

• Slightly faster than walking
• Surface tension just supports their weight