Yes, they live in deserts and semiarid areas.
No, desert horned lizards live in the deserts of the Southwest United States, not in the Atacama desert.
Texas and mexico and deserts
Horned lizards are a type of lizard found in the desert regions of the United States and Mexico. They are active during the day and feed on many types of insects. They are recognized by the spines all over their bodies. Protected in the state of Texas, these animals have seen a sharp decline in population.
Some lizards are the Roundtail Horned Lizard , Flattail Horned Lizard, Regal, Texas Horned Lizard and Shorthorned Lizard.
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no they no not live in burrows
There are a number os species of 'desert lizards' in the Sonoran Desert.
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, "Texas horned lizards range from the south-central United States to northern Mexico, throughout much of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico." I live in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and I've seen several horned lizards here.
Scorpions, armadillo lizards, thorny devil lizards and camels can live in hot deserts. They have adapted to the climate there
They live in the deserts of the southern United States and Mexico.
Horned lizards are found in North and Central America, primarily in desert and arid regions. They prefer habitats with sparse vegetation, dry sandy soils, and rocks for basking and hiding. They can be found in areas ranging from the southern United States to Central America.
Horned Lizards in captivity with neophytes typically don't last but a few months. They may live at least 3 years, sometimes more, with some experienced keepers. One lived 18 years with a herpetologist. These are recommend for highly advanced reptile keepers and professionals ONLY.