Coast horned lizard
A species of Horned lizards, Also known as California horned lizard Scientific name : Phrynosoma coronatum Genus : Horned lizards
Coast horned lizard, A species of Horned lizards
Also known as:
California horned lizard
Scientific name: Phrynosoma coronatum
Genus: Horned lizards
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Description
The coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma coronatum) is a species of phrynosomatid lizard which can be found in Baja California Sur. The old classification included all three current species P. blainvillii, P. cerroense, and P. coronatum as a single species (P. coronatum) ranging from Baja California north to California's Sacramento Valley. It was previously considered to be a widely divergent species with over 6 subspecies in their relatively small range but i
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Coast horned lizard, a voracious insectivore, primarily feeds on ants. Its diet is also enriched by beetles, spiders, and centipedes. Coast horned lizard's specialized hunting techniques enable efficient consumption of small arthropods.
Appearance
Coast horned lizard is a small and flat-bodied reptile with rough, spiky skin. Its body is primarily brown and tan, enabling it to blend seamlessly into desert environments. One of its most distinctive features is its crown of horns on the back of its head. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Coast horned lizard is a diurnally-active, solitary reptile with cryptic behavior. It hunts by ambushing insects, using its unique appearance for camouflage in its arid habitat. Its distinct behavior entails inflating its body when threatened and squirting blood from eyes as a deterrent, which is unique among lizards. Territorial disputes are solved by a series of headbobbing.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Horned lizards Species
Coast horned lizard 
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