Horned lizard
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| Horny Lizard | |
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| Regal Horned Lizard | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Phrynosomatidae |
| Genus: | Phrynosoma |
The Horned Lizard lives in dry areas and deserts of North America. The female horned lizard lays her eggs in a hole in the ground.
Diet [change]
The horned lizard eats mostly ants or other crawling insects.
Description [change]
The horned lizard has strong armor to protect it from its enemies. It has pointed scales, as well as horns behind its head.[1]
References [change]
- ↑ Morris, Neil; Hilary Bird, Paul Kilgour, Jenny Sharman (1998). Children's First Encyclopedia. Italy. pp. 144. ISBN 1-84084-332-2.
