Coast horned lizards are a species of lizards native to California and Baja California. They are diurnal and have more than six subspecies. When threatened, they can squirt blood from the eyes as an act of defense.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Phrynosomatidae |
| Subfamily |
Phrynosomatinae |
| Genus |
Phrynosoma |
| Scientific Name |
Phrynosoma coronatum |
| Length |
6.4-16.1cm |
| Color |
Two large dark uneven patches at the back of the head with three broad bands on the body; body color is different shades brown with cream markings around the patches and on the outer border of the scales |
| Distribution |
California to Baja California |
| Habitat |
Scantily vegetated sandy soiled open areas |
| Diet |
Ants, beetles, spiders |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates during winter under logs or rocks in mammal burrows, or in crevices |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
6 to 21 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Baby Coast Horned Lizard
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Coast Horned Lizards
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Images of Coast Horned Lizard
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Phrynosoma Coronatum
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Coast Horned Lizard Diet
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Coast Horned Lizard Blood Eyes
