Horrible Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus horridus)

Horrible Spiny Lizard, a reference photo — Photo: Amado Demesa from DF, México · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Sceloporus horridus, the horrible spiny lizard, rough lizard, or southern rough lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Horrible Spiny 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

Sceloporus albiventris
Sceloporus spinosus
Sceloporus zosteromus
Sceloporus clarkii
Sceloporus lundelli

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Phrynosomatidae
Genus: Sceloporus
Species: Sceloporus horridus

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