Least Concern
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
A flat-bodied horned lizard adapted to hot dry country, where it blends into sand and gravel.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
5–8 years in the wild
Size
Body length 6–10 cm
Scientific Name
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
About Desert Horned Lizard
A flat-bodied horned lizard adapted to hot dry country, where it blends into sand and gravel.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a insectivore diet, with a lifespan of 5–8 years in the wild, a size of Body length 6–10 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Horned lizards often rely on stillness and camouflage rather than speed to avoid predators.
Where Desert Horned Lizard Lives
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Mojave Desert
, United States
Sonoran Desert edge
, Mexico