Regal horned lizard is a species of lizard found in Southwest United States and Mexico. The species is active year-round, but during winter, it is active only on unseasonably warmer days. When alarmed or threatened, the lizard squirts blood from its eyes to deter predators.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Family |
Phrynosomatidae |
| Genus |
Phrynosoma |
| Scientific Name |
Phrynosoma solare |
| Length |
Around 3 – 4 in |
| Color |
Pale gray to reddish or yellow-brown covered with dark uneven patches on the body |
| Distribution |
Southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, most of Sonora, northern Sinaloa, Mexico |
| Habitat |
Hot, dry, sandy areas |
| Diet |
Mainly harvester ants, also feed on flies, spiders, and different kinds of insects |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates in the fall season |
| Predators |
Snakes, birds |
| Breeding Season |
Late April to June |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
10 to 30 eggs |
| Average Lifespan |
5 to 8 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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