Finally, the horned lizard is renowned for its ability to shoot a stream of blood from its eye actually, its eyelid. Wildlife Diversity Program Home. Horned Lizard Facts Horned lizards are named for the crown of horns found on their heads, the size and number of which vary among species. Greater Short-horned Lizard Phrynosoma hernandesi. Horned lizards can be found all over the western United States, but Texas horned lizards are mostly found in their namesake of Texas and the surrounding states and northern Mexico.
Much like head coach Gary Patterson and our Horned Frogs football team, the Texas horned lizard is defensive-minded. They rely first on camouflage and can be very difficult to see in the wild. When threatened, they puff out their body to appear larger. With their sharp, intimidating horns which are actually made from true bone , they can be very difficult for predators to eat.
However, their most famous and well-known defense is the fact that the horned lizard can shoot blood up to five feet out of its eyes! Not only is that terrifying for anyone to see, but it also contains a foul-tasting chemical that wards off predators. Much like our admissions staff, horned frogs are happy to enjoy a nice meal while baking all day in the hot Texas sun. The head has numerous horns, all of which are prominent, with two central head spines being much longer than any of the others.
Horned lizards are named for the crown of horns found on their heads, the size and number of which vary among species. Round-tailed Horned Lizard Phrysonsoma modestum Horns: four horns of medium length lined up on the back of the head Range: rocky areas in the western third of Texas. Greatern Short-horned Lizard Phrysonsoma hernandesi Horns: robust head that is wider than long and heart-shaped, back of the head is tipped only with small horns Range: only higher elevations, in the forests of the Davis and Guadalupe mountains of West Texas.
Texas Horned Lizard Phrysonsoma cornutum Horns: two prominent horns at the rear and center of the skull Range: most of Texas, though now nearly gone from the eastern third. Lucia St. Pierre and Miquelon St. Credit Card. I Agree to the Subscription Terms of Use. This service will be automatically renewed and your credit card billed once it nears expiration. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Edit Close.
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