Texas horned lizard
A species of Horned lizards, Also known as Horned frog Scientific name : Phrynosoma cornutum Genus : Horned lizards
Texas horned lizard, A species of Horned lizards
Also known as:
Horned frog
Scientific name: Phrynosoma cornutum
Genus: Horned lizards
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Description
The Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is one of about 14 North American species of spikey-bodied reptiles called horned lizards. P. cornutum ranges from Colorado and Kansas to northern Mexico (in the Sonoran desert), and from southeastern Arizona to Texas. Also, isolated, introduced populations are found in the Carolinas, Georgia, and northern Florida. Texas horned lizards may also be native to Louisiana and Arkansas.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Texas horned lizard primarily subsists on an insectivorous diet, with a preference for ants. It employs its specialized tongue to consume numerous ants at once, enhancing its dietary efficiency.
Appearance
Texas horned lizard is a small-to-medium creature with flattened, round body and coarse textured skin, bearing sharp, spiky scales across its body, including a row of large, horn-like scales on its back. Its coloring primarily blends between brown and tan, providing an effective camouflage in its arid environment. Both ends of the animal feature short, stubby tails and a mouth shaped in a permanent downward curve.
Behavior
Texas horned lizard is a solitary species primarily active during the day, displaying behavior adapted for survival in desert habitats. Known for its distinctive head-bobbing displays, it uses passive camouflage and active defense to scare predators. To ambush insects, its primary prey, texas horned lizard remains motionless, blending into its environment seamlessly.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Horned lizards Species
Texas horned lizard 
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