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Regal Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma solare

The Regal Horned Lizard is a small, spiky lizard that looks like a tiny dinosaur! It can change color to blend in with its surroundings and loves to bask in the sun.

Habitat: Desert

Appearance

The Regal Horned Lizard has a flattened, toad-like body, adorned with a distinct crown of sharp horns on its head. Its tan, brown, or grey coloring with darker blotches provides excellent camouflage. Spiny scales and two prominent dark neck blotches make it unique.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyPhrynosomatidaeGenusPhrynosoma
Regal Horned Lizard
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Regal Horned Lizard

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A special nasal gland helps them remove excess salt from their bodies!

Horned lizards absorb rainwater and dew directly through their spiky skin!

They sunbathe to warm up, giving them energy to hunt!

This lizard can quickly bury itself backward into the sand to vanish!

Special abilities

Ability

Eye-Blood Blast

Regal Horned Lizard can squirt a stream of blood from its eyes that helps them deter predators with its foul taste and surprise.

Ability

Desert Disguise

Regal Horned Lizard has a flat body and spiky scales that help them blend perfectly with rocks and sand to avoid detection.

Ability

Inflating Intimidation

Regal Horned Lizard can puff up its body like a balloon that helps them look bigger and more spiky, making them harder to swallow.

Ability

Spiky Crown Shield

Regal Horned Lizard has a crown of sharp horns on its head that helps them protect its skull from predator attacks.

Measurements & details

Length
8-12 cm
Weight
0.02-0.05 kg
Lifespan
5-8 years
Top Speed
10 km/h
Clutch Size
10-25
Incubation
35-50 days

Diet & Feeding

This spiky lizard is an expert insectivore, mostly munching on ants and other small bugs.

Primary Foods

  • Harvester Ants
  • Termites
  • Beetles
  • Grasshoppers

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Desert Horned Lizard

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

If you see a lizard, watch it from a distance and don't try to touch it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Regal Horned Lizard?

8-12 cm

How much does Regal Horned Lizard weigh?

0.02-0.05 kg

How long does Regal Horned Lizard live?

5-8 years

How fast can Regal Horned Lizard move?

10 km/h

What does Regal Horned Lizard eat?

This spiky lizard is an expert insectivore, mostly munching on ants and other small bugs.

Where is Regal Horned Lizard usually found?

Desert

How does Regal Horned Lizard hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does Regal Horned Lizard lay?

10-25

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