Horned lizard - Wikipedia
In common with true toads (amphibians of the family Bufonidae), horned lizards tend to move sluggishly, often remain motionless, and rely on their remarkable camouflage to avoid detection by predators. …
Horned toad | Desert, Amphibian, Lizard | Britannica
Horned toad, (genus Phrynosoma), any of about 14 species of lizards belonging to the family Iguanidae that are usually characterized by daggerlike head spines, or horns; a flattened oval body, pointed …
Horny Toad - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The Horny Toad, or horned lizard, is far more than just a spiky curiosity of the desert. It is a testament to the power of evolution, a specialized predator playing a vital role in its ecosystem, and a creature …
Horned Lizards - HORNED LIZARD CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Horned lizards are called horny toads but really are not frogs or toads. They are reptiles - lizards. Like all reptiles, horned lizards depend primarily on their environment to control their body temperature - and …
Horned Lizards - University of Texas at Austin
Erroneously called "horny toads," horned lizards are bizarre, spiny, ant-eating lizards unlike any other lizards in North America. Fourteen species are currently recognized, 8 of which are found within the …
Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum)
The Texas horned lizard or "horny toad" is a flat-bodied and fierce-looking lizard. The head has numerous horns, all of which are prominent, with two central head spines being much longer than …
Horned Lizards (Phrynosoma spp.) - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
With squat, flat, toad-like bodies (Phrynosoma means toad-body ) and thorn-like projections at the rear of their heads, horned lizards are easily distinguished from other lizards. The projections differ in size …
Horned Lizards, Horny Toads - Genus Phrynosoma - DesertUSA
Horned lizards are the most fearsome-looking and distinctive lizards around, by virtue of the pointed, protruding "horns" above their eyes. The numerous species of horned lizards, all members of the …
What Is a Horned Toad? The Lizard That Squirts Blood
Aug 19, 2025 · The “horned toad” is not an amphibian, but a fascinating reptile, a type of lizard. Often mistaken for toads due to their flattened, rounded bodies and blunt snouts, these creatures belong to …
Horny Toad Lizard Facts (Phrynosoma) - ThoughtCo
Aug 11, 2019 · The horny toad is actually a lizard (a reptile) and not a toad (an amphibian). The genus name Phrynosoma means "toad bodied" and refers to the animal's flattened, round body. There are …