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Greater short-horned lizard

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Notes:

A hardy horned lizard that survived several scouts handling it.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago
Greater short-horned lizard
Phrynosoma hernandesi Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) - Reptiles of Arizona


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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

According to "A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles in Arizona," "a broad gap separates the two central horns, distinguishing this lizard from other Arizona horned lizards."

billikendave
Spotted by
billikendave

Payson, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Jun 9, 2006
Submitted on Jun 9, 2012

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