Reptiles & Amphibians of Capitol Reef National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Capitol Reef, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,324
recent observations
21
species listed
21
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 1,324 research-grade observations across the 21 most-recorded species in Capitol Reef. The most frequently seen is the Common Side-blotched Lizard, with 406 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Capitol Reef
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
406 observations
Plateau Fence Lizard
Sceloporus tristichus
330 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
191 observations
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
69 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
53 observations
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
45 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
39 observations
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
30 observations
Red-spotted Toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
26 observations
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
24 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
23 observations
Great Basin Spadefoot
Spea intermontana
21 observations
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
21 observations
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
18 observations
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
17 observations
Greater Short-horned Lizard
Phrynosoma hernandesi
3 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
2 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
2 observations
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
2 observations
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pseudacris maculata
1 observation
Mexican Spadefoot
Spea multiplicata
1 observation
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