Reptiles & Amphibians of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Black Canyon of the Gunnison, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
343
recent observations
10
species listed
10
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 343 research-grade observations across the 10 most-recorded species in Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The most frequently seen is the Plateau Fence Lizard, with 155 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Plateau Fence Lizard
Sceloporus tristichus
155 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus collaris
70 observations
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
27 observations
Plateau Striped Whiptail
Aspidoscelis velox
20 observations · iNaturalist
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
19 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
19 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
18 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
9 observations
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
3 observations
Greater Short-horned Lizard
Phrynosoma hernandesi
3 observations
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