Phrynosoma douglasii – Pygmy short-horned lizard

Key ID features: flat round body with single row of pointed fringe-like scales on each side. Spines or “horns” project from back of head. Toad-like in appearance- called “horned toad”

Habitat: shrub-steppe with well-drained soil that allows burrowing below the surface. Also use lithosols.

Description:

• Cryptic coloration to blend into background mottled dorsal pattern
• short triangular tail
• short legs
• Single row, pointed scales
• blunt snout
• Underside white, or yellowish to gray.

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