Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Phrynosoma taurus | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Lacertilia Rank Species | |
Similar Short‑tailed horned lizard, Giant horned lizard, Regal horned lizard, Roundtail horned lizard, Gulf Coast horned lizard | ||
Giant mexican horned lizard mating
The Mexican horned lizard (Phrynosoma taurus) is a horned lizard species native to Mexico. Horned lizards are sometimes referred to as "horned toads" or "horny toads", although they are not toads. Compared to other members of the horned lizards (genus Phrynosoma), little is known about this species.
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Lucy and louis the giant mexican horned lizards
Geographic range
It is known to live in the Sierra Madre del Sur, south and southeast of Mexico City, in the states of Guerrero and Puebla, Mexico. Its range partially overlaps with that of Phrynosoma braconnieri.
Habitat
The Mexican horned lizard is a terrestrial species found in arid scrub, high desert, and even tropical dry forest. Phrynosoma taurus can also persist in traditional pastures.
Reproduction
Phrynosoma taurus is viviparous like some horned lizards (Phrynosoma hernandezi, Phrynosoma orbiculare and others).