Southwest Reptiles and Amphibians

Phrynosoma modestum - Round-tailed Horned Lizard

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(=Doliosaurus modestum)


Adult, Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Juvenile, Hidalgo County, New Mexico	Juvenile, Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Habitat

Habitat, Hidalgo County, New Mexico	Habitat, Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Short Video

A round-tailed horned lizard is discovered sitting still, relying on its cryptic shape and color to blend in with the rocks. Then it quickly runs away.

Southwest Reptiles & Amphibians

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