The desert horned lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos) is a species of phrynosomatid lizard native to western North America. They are often referred to as "horny toads", although they are not toads, but lizards.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Desert Horned Lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phrynosoma goodei
- Phrynosoma modestum
- Phrynosoma cerroense
- Phrynosoma solare
- Phrynosoma coronatum
- Phrynosoma mcallii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Phrynosomatidae
- Genus
- Phrynosoma
- Species
- Phrynosoma platyrhinos
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