Coast Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma blainvillii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Phrynosomatidae

About

The San Diego horned lizard or Blainville's horned lizard is a species of phrynosomatid lizard native to southern and central California in the United States and northern Baja California in Mexico. As of 2016, the coast horned lizard is considered a priority 2 California species of special concern.

Fun Fact

As a defense the lizard can shoot high pressure streams of blood out of its eyes if threatened.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the eastern side of the Sierra de Guadalupe and Sierra de la Giganta in the central Gulf Coast region of the peninsula of Baja California.

Diet

Eat spiders, beetles, termites, and other insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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