Lizards
Roundtail Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma modestum
Across the regions where it's common, the Roundtail Horned Lizard peaks from April to September.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 2 states
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Lizards
Roundtail Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma modestum
Description
The roundtail horned lizard (Phrynosoma modestum) is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The coloration of the roundtail horned lizard usually reflects the color of the soil in its native habitat.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The roundtail horned lizard prefers rocky and sandy, semiarid habitat with sparse vegetation, near harvester ant or especially honeypot ant colonies, which are its primary diet. The species is native to the United States, in western Texas, New Mexico, eastern Arizona, and southeastern Colorado; and eight states in northcentral Mexico, where it is referred to as tapayaxtin.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The roundtail horned lizard is oviparous, breeding and laying eggs in early summer.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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States
About the Roundtail Horned Lizard
When is the Roundtail Horned Lizard most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Roundtail Horned Lizard peaks from April to September.
Where does the Roundtail Horned Lizard live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 2 states, including New Mexico and Texas.