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Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma

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44.0582, -121.315

Field Notes

Description:

This little baby horned toad was in the middle of the road while we were riding ATV's.

Habitat:

Eastern Oregon desert

Notes:

We moved him off the road so he wouldn't get run over!

Reference Links:

Horned lizard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (10)
Michelle Parish
KarenSaxton - I had edited this and a few of my others several times, it kept going back to Eugene. I think I have it sticking now after 3 tries this time. Thanks for pointing out that it was still wrong!
Aaron_G
Pygmy short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma douglasii) is worth looking into. As a herp person I know there are tons of common names but I can't stand "horny toad." Don't even get me started on the Texas Christian University mascot. :-)
KarenSaxton
Adorable, but could you update the location to reflect oregon desert? And how cool that there are some still somewhere!
Terri
What a cutie and a great save since you found it in the road!!
Michelle Parish
OK... the "horned toad" is technically a lizard, as is stated in the reference link on Wikipedia, however the popular common name for them is "horned toad". I have updated the common name to be more precise.
Marlon829
was this really a toad? it has tail on it... or was it a lizard or maybe a tadpole going to a mature frog... very cute.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2011

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