Desert Horned Lizard. Zool. Like all reptiles, horned lizards depend primarily on their environment to control their body temperature - and they like it HOT! This one found itself a niche in a well-irrigated golf course community not far from the river. “Many people remember finding horned lizards growing up in Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Bernardino or San Diego because their habitat was abundant in the large river bottoms. Soc. Giant Horned Lizard: Phrynosoma asio Horned lizards prefer to eat ants, but they will also eat many other types of invertebrates, such as grasshoppers, beetles and spiders, to supplement their diet. Torrey Hills is a neighborhood in San Diego, California with a population of 5,305. Niche: This species overlaps in range with the flat-tailed horned lizard. Most horned lizards live in desert or semi-arid environments. Sonora Mud Turtle. “Many people remember finding horned lizards growing up in Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Bernardino or San Diego because their habitat was abundant in the large river bottoms. California Department of Fish and Game. Mohave Fringe-toed Lizard. Both the male and female incubate the eggs, and the male also hunts for food. 2 Wade Sherbrooke , personal communication. Leopard lizards and snakes may prey on this species, but antipredator displays are often effective (Tollestrup 1981). Western Threadsnake. Long-nosed Leopard Lizard. © JP Benson One record of predation by prairie falcon (Stebbins 1954); probably eaten by roadrunners and hawks. It's interesting that they are belly to belly. Description The Coast Horned Lizard is relatively large and less rounded than other horned lizards. Five-toed Worm Lizard. The old classification included all three current species P. blainvillii , P. cerroense , and P. coronatum as a single species ( P. coronatum ) ranging from Baja California north to California 's Sacramento Valley . Baja California Rattlesnake. Torrey Hills is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. 6-8, Annual Report, 1999, (“CRES”) Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species. Baja California Coachwhip. Horned lizards are noticeably spiny, with a crown of horns adorning the back of their heads and various spines on their bodies. Great horned owls live in a range of habitats in places ranging from the Arctic to South America. Isla Santa Catalina Side-blotched Lizard. The old classification included all three current species P. blainvillii, P. cerroense, and P. coronatum as a single species (P. coronatum) ranging from Baja California north to California's Sacramento Valley. Black-bellied Slider. A flat-bodied lizard … Bull. Black-bellied Slider. They nest in tree holes, stumps, caves, or in nests left behind by other large birds. Smaller and darker in color than its cousin the San Diego alligator lizard, the northern alligator lizard is a welcome visitor to our yard every spring and summer. Caitanya tells us about a horned lizard she found then lets it go. Western Threadsnake. For Caltrans, the prospect of rehabilitating the 3.4-mile segment of I-15 in San Bernardino County presented several unique constraints. 2 Wade Sherbrooke , personal communication. 6-8, Annual Report, 1999, (“CRES”) Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species.