Desert Horned Lizard
(Phrynosoma platyrhinos)
A medium sized lizard, 2-4 inches, with short horns at back of head, flattened body and short tail. Skin coloration varies from beige, tan, reddish, grey or black and resembles the soil color of the habitat. Has wavy dark blotches on its back with a pair of large dark blotches on neck. Found near creosote bush, salt-brush, and cactus, on sandy flats, alluvial fans, and along washes and dunes. Eats mostly ants.