677 observationsLeast Concern
Pygmy Short-horned Lizard
Phrynosoma douglasii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Phrynosomatidae ›Genus: Phrynosoma
About
The pygmy short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma douglasii) is a species of small horned lizard that occurs in the northwestern United States as well as in the southwestern Canada. Like other horned lizards, it is often called a "horned toad" or "horny toad," but it is not a toad at all. It is a reptile, not an amphibian.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pygmy Short-horned Lizard is Phrynosoma douglasii.
- Pygmy Short-horned Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pygmy Short-horned Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Pygmy Short-horned Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Pygmy Short-horned Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Pygmy Short-horned Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
- Pygmy Short-horned Lizard belongs to the genus Phrynosoma.