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Desert Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma (Doliosaurus) platyrhinos

Photo by Nigel_Cooke
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Field Notes

Description:

Small to medium sized lizard with off-white horns behind and to the side of the head, darker horns on its back and a spiky tail. Stripe runs the length of its back, and there are four short white markings on the back (two on each side).

Habitat:

Spotted in sandy ground around Horseshoe bend in Arizona.

Species ID Suggestions

Desert Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma (Doliosaurus) platyrhinos

Comments (4)

You're welcome! Arizona has a great website for herp identification :)
Thanks for you help identifying this. Have just followed the link you provided - really useful, clear and concise website. Thanks.
So amazing, like a tiny Ankylosaurus.
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PublishedMay 10, 2014

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