The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned ... efforts to eradicate ants—their staple food—and the pet trade have all contributed to this.
Although the greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) is able to blend into its surroundings, it stands out among its fellow reptiles. For starters, although it is a true lizard ...
Base color is tan, orange-brown, or reddish brown and typically matches the sand on which the lizard lives; the back is marked with rows of dark, circular blotches. HABITAT: The flat-tailed horned ...