Reptiles & Amphibians of Capitol Reef National Park

The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Capitol Reef, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

1,268

recent observations

21

species listed

21

reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 1,268 research-grade observations across the 21 most-recorded species in Capitol Reef. The most frequently seen is the Common Side-blotched Lizard, with 387 recorded sightings.

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Capitol Reef

Common Side-blotched Lizard

Uta stansburiana

387 observations

Plateau Fence Lizard

Sceloporus tristichus

317 observations · iNaturalist

Western Whiptail

Aspidoscelis tigris

187 observations

Ornate Tree Lizard

Urosaurus ornatus

68 observations

Pituophis catenifer

51 observations

Common Sagebrush Lizard

Sceloporus graciosus

44 observations

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

39 observations

Desert Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus magister

28 observations

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

24 observations

Red-spotted Toad

Anaxyrus punctatus

24 observations

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

21 observations

Woodhouse's Toad

Anaxyrus woodhousii

21 observations

Great Basin Spadefoot

Spea intermontana

20 observations · iNaturalist

Long-nosed Leopard Lizard

Gambelia wislizenii

17 observations

Desert Collared Lizard

Crotaphytus bicinctores

9 observations · iNaturalist

Greater Short-horned Lizard

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Anaxyrus boreas

Northern Leopard Frog

Lithobates pipiens

Desert Nightsnake

Hypsiglena chlorophaea

2 observations · iNaturalist

Boreal Chorus Frog

Pseudacris maculata

Mexican Spadefoot

Spea multiplicata

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