Lizards
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
Across the regions where it's common, the Desert Horned Lizard peaks from April to September.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 6 states
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Lizards
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
Description
The desert horned lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos) is a species of phrynosomatid lizard native to western North America. They are a medium sized lizard and can grow up to approximately 3.75 inches (95 mm) in size.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
They typically range from southern Idaho in the north to northern Mexico in the south. These lizards can generally be found in areas with desert climates throughout western North America.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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States
About the Desert Horned Lizard
When is the Desert Horned Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Desert Horned Lizard peaks from April to September.
Where does the Desert Horned Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 6 states, including Arizona, California, Idaho, and Nevada.