Phrynosoma, whose members are known as the horned lizards, horny toads, or horntoads, is a genus of North American lizards and the type genus of the family Phrynosomatidae. Their common names refer directly to their horns or to their flattened, rounded bodies, and blunt snouts.

May 27, 2024 · Giant horned lizard (Phrynosoma asio) – endemic to the Pacific coast of southern Mexico, this lizard is the largest of the different species and is the only one that is shaped like a typical lizard.

In the table is the current list of 17 species of horned lizard, genus Phrynosoma, with their scientific names and common names. Also included is their country of occurrence (United States, US; Mexico, MX; Canada, CAN).

Aug 11, 2019 · The genus name Phrynosoma means "toad bodied" and refers to the animal's flattened, round body. There are 22 species of horned lizard and several subspecies. The horny toad has a squat, flattened body and a blunt nose like a …

The desert horned lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos) is a species of phrynosomatid lizard native to western North America. They are often referred to as "horny toads", although they are not toads, but lizards.

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 and arrangement from one species to another.

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 fringe scales along the sides of the body, and a short tail are typical features.