Goode’s Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma goodei

 

DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Phrynosoma goodei  occurs in southwestern Arizona.

LEGAL STATUS: No Listings

MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Phrynosoma goodei (Stejneger – 1893)
Genus: PhrynosomaGreek – phrynos = toad + soma = body – ref. squat toad-like appearance
Species: goodei, honors George B. Goode
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962

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