The Pygmy Horned Lizard is the smallest horned lizard species, rarely exceeding 2 inches. It inhabits sagebrush flats and open pine forests of the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.
Habitat
Sagebrush steppe, open pine forests, and rocky hillsides
Diet
Ants, beetles, and other small insects
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Pygmy Horned Lizard
The best time to see a Pygmy Horned Lizard is April–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 11,761 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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