In common with true toads (amphibians of the family Bufonidae), horned lizards tend to move sluggishly, often remain motionless, and rely on their remarkable camouflage to avoid detection by predators. …

The Horny Toad, or horned lizard, is far more than just a spiky curiosity of the desert. It is a testament to the power of evolution, a specialized predator playing a vital role in its ecosystem, and a creature …

Horned toad, (genus Phrynosoma), any of about 14 species of lizards belonging to the family Iguanidae that are usually characterized by daggerlike head spines, or horns; a flattened oval body, pointed …

May 11, 2025 · The Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum), often called the horned toad, features a flat, wide body covered with horn-like spines. They measure 3 to 5 inches long with earthy …

Horned lizards are sometimes called horned toads, and it’s easy to see why. With their plump bodies, short legs, and bumpy, scaly skin, you could easily mistake one for a toad if you didn’t see its tail!

Horned lizards are called horny toads but really are not frogs or toads. They are reptiles - lizards. Like all reptiles, horned lizards depend primarily on their environment to control their body temperature - and …

With squat, flat, toad-like bodies (Phrynosoma means toad-body ) and thorn-like projections at the rear of their heads, horned lizards are easily distinguished from other lizards. The projections differ in size …