Cedros Island Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma cerroense
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhrynosomatidae (Phrynosomatid Lizards)
- GenusPhrynosoma (Horned Lizards)
- SpeciesPhrynosoma cerroense (Cedros Island Horned Lizard)
14 Verified sightings at El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
14 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
October Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Cedros Island Horned Lizard
The Cedros Island horned lizard (Phrynosoma cerroense) is a horned lizard species native to Cedros Island in Mexico. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cedros Island Horned Lizard in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cedros Island Horned Lizard in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Cedros Island Horned Lizard sighting in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cedros Island Horned Lizard in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Cedros Island Horned Lizard in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.