Species Detail
Desert Horned Lizard
Lizards

Desert Horned Lizard

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Habitat

Arid deserts

Range

Southwestern United States

Adult Size

3-5 in (8-12 cm)

Diet

Ants

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Active foraging for ants

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

High volume of ants

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Ants before dormancy

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Hibernation