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Mountain Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma orbiculare

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Phrynosomatidae ›Genus: Phrynosoma

About

The Mexican Plateau horned lizard (Phrynosoma orbiculare) is a species of horned lizard. It is also known as the Chihuahua Desert horned lizard. The specific epithet, orbiculare, comes from the Latin adjective orbis, meaning "circular".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Horned Lizard?
The scientific name of Mountain Horned Lizard is Phrynosoma orbiculare.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Horned Lizard?
The Mountain Horned Lizard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Mountain Horned Lizard belong to?
Mountain Horned Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mountain Horned Lizard belong to?
Mountain Horned Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mountain Horned Lizard belong to?
Mountain Horned Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Mountain Horned Lizard belong to?
Mountain Horned Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Mountain Horned Lizard belong to?
Mountain Horned Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
What genus does Mountain Horned Lizard belong to?
Mountain Horned Lizard belongs to the genus Phrynosoma.