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Mountain short-horned lizard

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Photo by nitrogen15
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as the greater short-horned lizard. The species varies substantially in coloration, as you can see from these two who were caught within a meter of each other.

Habitat:

Mountain forest floor covered in pine needles.

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PublishedMay 27, 2011

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