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Roundtail Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma modestum

Photo by AshleyT
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30.0903, -101.532

Field Notes

Description:

Mostly white with dark patches on the sides and neck. He was flattening himself and lifting his body to make himself look bigger. This species usually puffs up and pulls in its legs to mimic a pebble.

Habitat:

Found crossing the road in the middle of the day in desert scrub area.

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Roundtail horned lizard

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Comments (3)
Tom15
Nice find and series! I like the way it flattens out its body to look larger:-)

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PublishedMay 10, 2014

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