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Roundtail Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma modestum

Taxonomy

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

About

The roundtail horned lizard (Phrynosoma modestum) is one of the smaller species of horned lizard. Their specific epithet is from the Latin word modestum, meaning modest or calm. They are found in the United States, in western Texas, New Mexico eastern Arizona, southeastern Colorado and eight states in northcentral Mexico where they are referred to as "tapayaxtin".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roundtail Horned Lizard?
The scientific name of Roundtail Horned Lizard is Phrynosoma modestum.
What kingdom does Roundtail Horned Lizard belong to?
Roundtail Horned Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Roundtail Horned Lizard belong to?
Roundtail Horned Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Roundtail Horned Lizard belong to?
Roundtail Horned Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Roundtail Horned Lizard belong to?
Roundtail Horned Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Roundtail Horned Lizard belong to?
Roundtail Horned Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
What genus does Roundtail Horned Lizard belong to?
Roundtail Horned Lizard belongs to the genus Phrynosoma.