Scientific Name: Phrynosoma asio
Found In: Mexico/Savanna, dry forests, and agricultural areas
Size: Adults average 6 inches in length
Diet: Carnivore. Diet consists of ants, termites, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders, and crickets.
Threat Level: Least Concern. Although this species is subject to pet trade, no major threats are known.
Facts: The spines on its back and sides are made from modified scales.
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