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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