Regal horned lizard
A species of Horned lizards Scientific name : Phrynosoma solare Genus : Horned lizards
Regal horned lizard, A species of Horned lizards
Scientific name: Phrynosoma solare
Genus: Horned lizards
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Description General Info
Description
The regal horned lizard (Phrynosoma solare) is a horned lizard species native to Mexico and the Southwest United States.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Regal horned lizard thrives principally on an ant-based diet, exhibiting a particular preference for harvester ants. Beetles, spiders, and other soft-bodied arthropods occasionally supplement its diverse foraging pattern, adapting to dietary availability.
Appearance
Regal horned lizard is a relatively small lizard, with a flattened, round body and rough, spiky skin. It is primarily sand-colored, allowing it to blend into desert environments. Its most distinctive feature is the row of large, horn-like scales along its back, which continue onto its flattened tail. Both males and females share similar characteristics with no significant differences in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Regal horned lizard is notable for its guise-like behavior, camouflaging itself within rocky, sandy terrains of its native habitat, aiding in predator avoidance. Uniquely, when threatened, it performs an acrobatic flip, exposing a spiny underside. Solitary by nature, it only socially interacts during mating seasons. It safeguards territorial claims through visual displays and physical confrontations.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Horned lizards Species
Regal horned lizard 
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