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Desert Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Photo by alaynahuter
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Flattened, rounded body,
Horns on head and spines on body,
Long horns (longer than they are wide at the base)

Habitat:

Desert Horned Lizards are found in arid regions that have at least some loose soil available for burrowing.

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peter
Amazing camouflage!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Reptiles of the World
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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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