Greater short-horned lizard Greater short-horned lizard The greater short-horned lizard ("Phrynosoma hernandesi"), also commonly known as the mountain short-horned lizard, is a species of lizard endemic to western North America. Like other horned lizards, it is often called a "horned toad" or "horny toad", but it is not a toad at all. It is a reptile, not an amphibian. It is one of seven native species of lizards in Canada. The specific name, "hernandesi", honors Francisco Hernández (1514–1587) a Spanish physician who wrote an early account of a horned lizard, which was published in 1615. The greater short-horned lizard is often mistaken for
Toad (Nintendo) telling him what he has to do to proceed in the game. In the game's remake "Super Mario 64 DS", Toad appears with the same role; however, he is given character-specific remarks (such as mistaking Luigi for Mario in green clothes or thinking that Wario would betray the rest of the group). In "Luigi's Mansion", Toad appears in various parts of the mansion as a save point. Different colored Toads appear in "Super Mario Sunshine" as Peach's attendants. In "Super Mario Galaxy", Toads appear at the beginning of the game as some of the citizens of Toad Town. Later on,