Reptiles & Amphibians of Death Valley National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Death Valley, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
5,815
recent observations
45
species listed
45
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 5,815 research-grade observations across the 45 most-recorded species in Death Valley. The most frequently seen is the Common Side-blotched Lizard, with 1,425 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Death Valley
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
1,425 observations
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
626 observations
Common Chuckwalla
Sauromalus ater
541 observations
Desert Iguana
Dipsosaurus dorsalis
433 observations
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
365 observations · iNaturalist
Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes
228 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
224 observations
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
209 observations · iNaturalist
Panamint Rattlesnake
Crotalus stephensi
194 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
183 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
165 observations
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
139 observations
Mojave Desert Tortoise
Gopherus agassizii
126 observations
Western Banded Gecko
Coleonyx variegatus
99 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
98 observations
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
98 observations
Amargosa Toad
Anaxyrus nelsoni
90 observations · iNaturalist
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
59 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
54 observations
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
48 observations
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
34 observations
Red-spotted Toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
34 observations
Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis
31 observations · iNaturalist
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard
Uma scoparia
30 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
28 observations
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
26 observations
Keeled Rock Gecko
Cyrtopodion scabrum
26 observations · iNaturalist
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
25 observations
Western Leaf-nosed Snake
Phyllorhynchus decurtatus
25 observations
California Lyresnake
Trimorphodon lyrophanes
24 observations · iNaturalist
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
20 observations
Coastal Rosy Boa
Lichanura orcutti
19 observations · iNaturalist
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
18 observations
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
16 observations · iNaturalist
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 · iNaturalist
Desert Night Lizard
Xantusia vigilis
5 observations
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
5 observations · iNaturalist
Gilbert's Skink
Plestiodon gilberti
2 observations · iNaturalist
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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