Reptiles & Amphibians of Death Valley National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Death Valley, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
5,967
recent observations
45
species listed
45
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 5,967 research-grade observations across the 45 most-recorded species in Death Valley. The most frequently seen is the Common Side-blotched Lizard, with 1,454 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Death Valley include Southwestern Blackhead Snake - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Death Valley
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
1,454 observations
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
650 observations
Common Chuckwalla
Sauromalus ater
545 observations
Desert Iguana
Dipsosaurus dorsalis
444 observations
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
375 observations
Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes
237 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
228 observations
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
214 observations
Panamint Rattlesnake
Crotalus stephensi
198 observations
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
187 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
168 observations
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
141 observations
Mojave Desert Tortoise
Gopherus agassizii
132 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
102 observations
Western Banded Gecko
Coleonyx variegatus
102 observations
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
99 observations
Amargosa Toad
Anaxyrus nelsoni
93 observations · iNaturalist
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
62 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
57 observations
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
48 observations
Red-spotted Toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
37 observations
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
35 observations
Keeled Rock Gecko
Cyrtopodion scabrum
33 observations
Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis
32 observations
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard
Uma scoparia
31 observations
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
29 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
29 observations
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
25 observations
Western Leaf-nosed Snake
Phyllorhynchus decurtatus
25 observations
California Lyresnake
Trimorphodon lyrophanes
24 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
21 observations
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
20 observations
Coastal Rosy Boa
Lichanura orcutti
19 observations
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
16 observations
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
12 observations
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
12 observations
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
8 observations
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
7 observations
Desert Night Lizard
Xantusia vigilis
5 observations
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
5 observations
Gilbert's Skink
Plestiodon gilberti
2 observations
Panamint Alligator Lizard
Elgaria panamintina
1 observation · iNaturalist
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
1 observation
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
1 observation
Isla San Esteban Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura conspicuosa
1 observation · iNaturalist
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