Phrynosoma cornutum

(Harlan, 1825)

Vernacular names
English : Texas horned lizard
French : Lézard cornu du Texas

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Phrynosomatidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
This species reaches up to 18 cm in total length. Flattened body with spiny flanks and short tail. Head is round with two backward pointing spines and a row of lateral spines. Coloration sandy beige with dark round markings on back.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in North America from south Missouri to Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, and most of north Mexico. Lives in arid and semi-arid areas with sparse vegetation (grass, bushes, cacti).

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a fairly large range and is known from many populations. Local declines have been reported in extreme north and south of range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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