1,137 observationsNear Threatened
Flat-tailed Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma mcallii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Phrynosomatidae βΊGenus: Phrynosoma
About
The flat-tail horned lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii) is a species of reptile of the Sonoran desert of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Its multiple adaptations for camouflage help to minimize its shadow. The species is threatened, with a restricted range under pressure from human activities such as agriculture and development, and is specially protected in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Flat-tailed Horned Lizard is Phrynosoma mcallii.
- The Flat-tailed Horned Lizard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Flat-tailed Horned Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Flat-tailed Horned Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Flat-tailed Horned Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Flat-tailed Horned Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Flat-tailed Horned Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
- Flat-tailed Horned Lizard belongs to the genus Phrynosoma.