The generic name Phrynosoma means "toad-bodied". In common with true toads (amphibians of the family Bufonidae), horned lizards tend to move sluggishly, often remain motionless, and …

Learn the types of HORNED LIZARDS that can be found in the United States, and how to identify them. How many of these species have YOU seen?

Horned lizards are the most fearsome-looking and distinctive lizards around, by virtue of the pointed, protruding "horns" above their eyes. The numerous species of horned lizards, all …

Horned lizards occur from southern Canada to southernmost Mexico. Seven species reproduce by laying eggs (oviparous) and six species give birth to live young (viviparous). Horned lizards …

21 hours ago · As habitat loss and invasive predators decimate the Texas horned lizard population, researchers are banking on statewide fervor to bring them back.

Erroneously called "horny toads," horned lizards are bizarre, spiny, ant-eating lizards unlike any other lizards in North America. Fourteen species are currently recognized, 8 of which are …

Horny toads, also known as horned lizards, horned toads, or horntoads, are reptiles native to North and Central America. Contrary to some of their common names, these spiny little …

With squat, flat, toad-like bodies (Phrynosoma means toad-body ) and thorn-like projections at the rear of their heads, horned lizards are easily distinguished from other lizards. The projections …

May 27, 2024 · There are 21 different species of horned lizards throughout north and central America, often mistaken for toads because of their wide, flat bodies and stubby tails. But, like …

Apr 15, 2025 · Discover the fascinating world of horned lizards — spiky, desert-dwelling reptiles known for their unique defenses, including the ability to squirt blood from their eyes. Learn …