Texas horned lizard

Texas horned lizard
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Phrynosomatidae
Genus: Phrynosoma
Species:
P. cornutum
Binomial name
Phrynosoma cornutum
(Harlan, 1825)
Synonyms[2]
  • Phrynosoma planiceps Hallowell, 1852 [61]
  • Phrynosoma harlanii Wiegmann, 1834 [123]
  • Phrynosoma bufonium Wiegmann, 1828 [43]
  • Agama cornuta Harlan, 1825 [91]

The Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is one of about 21 North American species of spikey-bodied reptiles called horned lizards, all belonging the genus Phrynosoma.[3] It occurs in south-central regions of the US and northeastern Mexico, as well as several isolated introduced records and populations from Southern United States. Though some populations are stable, severe population declines have occurred in many areas of Texas and Oklahoma.[1][4] The Texas spiny lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) may be confused for a Texas horned lizard due to its appearance and overlapping habitat.[5] Because the Texas horned lizard is listed as a threatened species in the state, it is illegal to pick up, touch, or possess them in Texas.

  1. ^ a b Hammerson, G.A. (2007). "Phrynosoma cornutum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T64072A12741535. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T64072A12741535.en. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Phrynosoma cornutum". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  3. ^ Uetz, P.; Freed, P.; Aguilar, R.; Reyes, F.; Hošek, J. "The Reptile Database". Reptile Database. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Texas spiny lizard not as famous as the Texas horned lizard or horny toad, but is a master of disguise with real spunk". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 28 January 2021.