The greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi), also commonly known as the mountain short-horned lizard or Hernández's short-horned lizard, is a species of lizard in the family …

When defending its own life, this lizard squirts blood from the thin blood vessels around its eyes that rupture under pressure. The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad”...

Mar 14, 2016 · In the Grand Canyon, short-horned lizards hibernate in burrows during the winter. When threatened, short-horned lizards shoot blood from specialized tear ducts in the corners …

The Greater short-horned lizard is a flat-bodied, squat lizard with scales around the top of the head, normally called a "crown". They have a snub-nosed profile and short legs. The trunk is …

Feb 24, 2015 · Greater Short-horned Lizards (Phrynosoma hernandesi) are exceptionally flat and wide bodied with lots of short horns and because of this appearance have often been called …

Oct 19, 2024 · Why they're awesome: Greater short-horned lizards have a squat, flat shape and short snouts, which makes them look more like amphibians than reptiles — hence the …

Jan 9, 2020 · Often falling prey to snakes, coyotes, birds of prey, and other species of lizards, the Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) has adapted defenses to help ward off …

The Greater Short-horned Lizard is a smaller lizard with a stout head and short tail. The head of this lizard is wider than it is long and is shaped like a heart. Horns protrude from the back of …

The Greater Short-Horned Lizard is a species of North American reptiles that are often mistaken for toads from a distance especially because of their physical characteristics, and a rounded, …

Of the 13 horned lizard species in North America, the greater short-horned is the most widespread, ranging from southern Alberta to northern Mexico. It occurs east of the Rocky …