The roundtail horned lizard (Phrynosoma modestum) is one of the smaller species of horned lizard. Their specific epithet is from the Latin word modestum, meaning modest or calm.

The roundtail horned lizard (Phrynosoma modestum) is one of the smaller species of horned lizard. Their specific epithet is from the Latin word modestum, meaning modest or calm.

2024年1月31日 · The Round-tailed Horned Lizard appears to occur in disjunct, apparently isolated populations through many parts of their range, and is often locally sympatric with the Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum).

This lizard’s unusual color pattern and behavior, including a humpbacked posture when immobile, cause it to strongly resemble a small stone. Mature Male. Underside of base of tail with two bulges (from hemipenes).

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Body shape is very rounded and toad-like, with a slim, round tail. Round-Tailed Horned Lizards in Colorado prefer to live in areas with rocky soil, where they camouflage among pebbles and gravel. Trees in their habitat include cedar, mesquite, and …

The Round-tailed Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma modestum) is one of the smallest species of horned lizard (< 71 mm SVL) and the smallest in the 100-Mile Circle. Like other horned lizards, it has a wide, flat body.

2021年8月6日 · The roundtail horned lizard (Phrynosoma modestum) is a small horned lizard species of the family Phrynosomatidae. Phrynosoma means 'body of a toad.' The word 'modestum' is of Latin origin, meaning 'modest' or 'calm.'

2024年9月1日 · The Roundtail Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma modestum), a small reptile native to the arid regions of North America, stands out with its beige or reddish-brown coloration adorned with unique blotches and streaks.

The roundtail horned lizard (Phrynosoma modestum) is one of the smaller species of horned lizard. Their specific epithet is from the Latin word modestum, meaning modest or calm.