Where are Horned Lizards in Texas?
A Current Distribution Based on Citizen Scientist Monitoring. Linam, Lee Ann J. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, 200 Hoots Holler Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676. lalinam@wimberley-tx.com In 1997 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched the Texas Horned Lizard Watch, relying on two premises: Texas citizens are interested in the status of the Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum), and these same citizens are capable of gathering scientifically significant data regarding its status. The program, one of many “citizen science” programs now emerging in Texas and elsewhere, offers participants a choice of participating at several levels representing varying degrees of complexity and scientific rigor. Since its inception, over 170 volunteers have returned species and habitat data from over 250 total locations in 157 counties, while less detailed sighting data has been accumulated from 201 of Texas’ 254 counties. Results to date have helped to refine our understanding of Texas horned lizard
A Current Distribution Based on Citizen Scientist Monitoring. Linam, Lee Ann J. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, 200 Hoots Holler Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676. lalinam@wimberley-tx.com In 1997 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched the Texas Horned Lizard Watch, relying on two premises: Texas citizens are interested in the status of the Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum), and these same citizens are capable of gathering scientifically significant data regarding its status. The program, one of many “citizen science” programs now emerging in Texas and elsewhere, offers participants a choice of participating at several levels representing varying degrees of complexity and scientific rigor. Since its inception, over 170 volunteers have returned species and habitat data from over 250 total locations in 157 counties, while less detailed sighting data has been accumulated from 201 of Texas’ 254 counties. Results to date have helped to refine our understanding of Texas horned lizard
