coast horned lizard

April 10, 2024 • Pozo Road, Los Padres National Forest • San Luis Obispo County, California

Coordinates: 35.35394,-120.25677
coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii (Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillii)) [Pozo Road, Los Padres National Forest, San Luis Obispo County, California]
Filename: 20240410-160517.jpg 3776x2832 pixels, ISO 125, f5.0 @ 1/1250 sec
Phrynosoma blainvillii (Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillii)

I found out AFTER this encounter that sometimes they defend themselves by squirting blood out of their eyes.

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