Short-horned
Lizard
Phrynosoma douglasii
Body length: 1 3/4 - 4 1/4"
Diet: Arthropods, including ants and spiders
While the regal horned lizard is a confirmed desert
dweller, short-horned lizards are generally found at higher elevations in southern
Arizona. Their habitat is variable, and includes grasslands, oak woodlands, and
pine forests.
The species has been reported, but never confirmed, at Tonto National Monument.
Short-horned lizards have been collected near the Monument in areas of oak woodland,
at elevations slightly higher than occur here. However, this species can be easily
confused with the regal horned lizard. A voucher specimen or good photograph is
needed to verify its presence in the Monument.
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