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Definition of texas horned lizard

texas horned lizard

Plural:Texas horned lizards
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North American A species of spiky, flat-bodied lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) native to the south-central United States and northern Mexico, distinguished by prominent horns on its head and its defensive ability to squirt blood from its eyes.

Example

"While hiking in the arid scrublands of the Southwest, we were lucky enough to spot a well-camouflaged Texas horned lizard resting on the red dirt."

Word Nuance & Usage

Although colloquially referred to as a 'horny toad' or 'horned frog' due to its rounded, flattened body, the Texas horned lizard is entirely reptilian and not an amphibian.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Texas horned lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/texas-horned-lizard
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