Flat-tailed Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma mcallii
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedReptilia · Phrynosomatidae
About
The flat-tail horned lizard, also known commonly as the flat-tailed horned lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. A species of reptile, it is endemic to the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Its multiple adaptations for camouflage help to minimize its shadow. The species is threatened, with a restricted range under pressure from human activities such as agriculture and development, and is specially protected in the United States.
Fun Fact
Its multiple adaptations for camouflage help to minimize its shadow.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range in the Sonoran Desert of southeastern California, southwestern Arizona, and extreme northern Mexico in the Baja California and Sonora states.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change