The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout give it a toad-ish look. There are over a dozen ...

Although the greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) is able to blend into its surroundings, it stands out among its fellow reptiles. For starters, although it is a true lizard ...

Base color is tan, orange-brown, or reddish brown and typically matches the sand on which the lizard lives; the back is marked with rows of dark, circular blotches. HABITAT: The flat-tailed horned ...