Small, flat, round lizards have short, stubby horns. The ‘horns’ on the rear of the skull are a crown of small, pointed scales. On the back, two rows of sizable black dots are either gray, yellowish, or reddish-brown in hue.
During the day, the species is most active, burrowing at night. These lizards become thrilled by the sight of a moving insect, which prompts them to chase after the moving insect and swallow it whole. Populations of short-horned lizards have been declining recently across much of their range. This has been exacerbated by the pet trade and the destruction of their natural habitat.
Distribution
Canada
Mexico
United StatesAnything we've missed?
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
