240 observationsLeast Concern
Giant Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma asio
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Phrynosomatidae ›Genus: Phrynosoma
About
The giant horned lizard (Phrynosoma asio) is a species of phrynosomatid lizard which is endemic to the Pacific coast of southern Mexico. It is the largest horned lizard and is also the most slender (it has a typical lizard-like appearance). Like all lizards, the giant horned lizard is cold-blooded. It is able to survive in the desert. The spines on its back and sides are made from modified scales, whereas the horns on its head are...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Horned Lizard is Phrynosoma asio.
- The Giant Horned Lizard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Giant Horned Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Horned Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Giant Horned Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Giant Horned Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Giant Horned Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
- Giant Horned Lizard belongs to the genus Phrynosoma.