10,813 observationsLeast Concern
Greater Short-horned Lizard
Phrynosoma hernandesi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Phrynosomatidae ›Genus: Phrynosoma
About
The greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi), also commonly known as the mountain short-horned lizard, is a species of lizard endemic to western North America. Like other horned lizards, it is often wrongly called a "horned toad" or "horny toad", but it is not a toad at all. It is a reptile, not an amphibian. It is one of seven native species of lizards in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Greater Short-horned Lizard is Phrynosoma hernandesi.
- Greater Short-horned Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Greater Short-horned Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Greater Short-horned Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Greater Short-horned Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Greater Short-horned Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
- Greater Short-horned Lizard belongs to the genus Phrynosoma.