Horned lizard Horned lizard Horned lizards (Phrynosoma), also known as horny toads or horntoads, are a genus of North American lizards and the type genus of the family Phrynosomatidae. The common names refer directly to their flattened, rounded body and blunt snout. The genus name "Phrynosoma" means "toad-bodied". In common with large true frogs and toads, horned lizards tend to move sluggishly, making them easy to catch; this may also avoid triggering attacks by predators. They are adapted to arid or semi-arid areas. The spines on the lizard's back and sides are made from modified reptile scales which prevent the water loss
Cape mountain toad Cape mountain toad The Cape mountain toad or Rose's mountain toad ("Capensibufo rosei") is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. Other common names include Rose's mountain toadlet, striped mountain toad, Rose's toad, and Muizenberg Cape toad. It is endemic to South Africa, where its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation known as fynbos. It is threatened by habitat loss. Female Cape mountain toads grow to a length around , while males are smaller at . The body is relatively long, the hind limbs are short, and the toes are unwebbed. The dorsal surface is variably coloured in shades