Southwest Reptiles and Amphibians

Phrynosoma platyrhinos platyrhinos -
Northern Desert Horned Lizard

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(=Doliosaurus platyrhinos platyrhinos)


Adult, 4,000 ft., Washoe County, Nevada		Adult, Washoe County, Nevada

Juvenile, Washoe County, Nevada		Adult, Washoe County, Nevada

	Desert Horned Lizards have one row of fringe on each side. Compare with the Coast Horned Lizard which has two rows of fringe on each side.
Habitat

Habitat, Washoe County, Nevada	Habitat, Washoe County, Nevada

Southwest Reptiles & Amphibians

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