🌿Native Nature

Texas Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma cornutum

Taxonomy

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

About

The Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is one of about 14 North American species of spikey-bodied reptiles called horned lizards. P. cornutum ranges from Colorado and Kansas to northern Mexico (in the Sonoran desert), and from southeastern Arizona to Texas. Also, isolated, introduced populations are found in the Carolinas, Georgia, and northern Florida. Texas horned lizards may also be native to Louisiana and Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

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