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Phrynosoma platyrhinos
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
Desert Horned Lizard
Photographer: William Flaxington

ID: 0000 0000 1201 0387 (2001-12-20)

Copyright © 2008 William Flaxington

 
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  • date of photo  Jun 26, 1996
  • latitude 36.60432   longitude -118.01662   max error distance 1716 meters     View on Google Maps.
  • horizontal datum World Geodetic System 1984
  • georeferencing source GeoLocate
  • location   East of Big Pine, State Hwy. 168, elevation 1282 (4000 ft.),Owens Valley (Inyo County, California, US)
  • notes   Underside of body contained dark blotches, SVL 83 mm (3¼ in.), TL 121 mm (4¾ in.). Found in flat open area surround by hills. Detected after it dashed for cover before nearly being step on. When handled, opened its mouth and hissed.
  • photo category: Animal - Reptile

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Desert Horned Lizard (ITIS ) Desert Horned Lizard (photographer)
  • View The Reptile Database record for Phrynosoma platyrhinos
  • View all photos in CalPhotos of Phrynosoma platyrhinos
  • Check Google Images for Phrynosoma platyrhinos


  • The photographer's identification Phrynosoma platyrhinos has not been reviewed. Click here to review or comment on the identification.

     
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