Horned lizard
Appearance
Horny Lizard | |
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Regal Horned Lizard | |
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Family: | Phrynosomatidae
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Genus: | Phrynosoma
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The Horned lizards (Phrynosoma) are a genus of lizard wlives in dry areas and deserts of North America. The female horned lizard lays her eggs in a hole in the ground.
Diet[change | change source]
The horned lizard eats mostly ants or other crawling insects.
Description[change | change source]
The horned lizard has strong armor to protect it from its enemies. It has pointed scales, as well as horns behind its head.[1]
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