Reptiles & Amphibians of Joshua Tree National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Joshua Tree, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
14,728
recent observations
50
species listed
50
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 14,728 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Joshua Tree. The most frequently seen is the Common Side-blotched Lizard, with 3,843 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Joshua Tree
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
3,843 observations
Common Chuckwalla
Sauromalus ater
1,759 observations
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
1,144 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
1,125 observations
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
1,092 observations
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
837 observations
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
742 observations · iNaturalist
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
577 observations
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake
Crotalus pyrrhus
549 observations · iNaturalist
Mojave Desert Tortoise
Gopherus agassizii
535 observations
Desert Iguana
Dipsosaurus dorsalis
474 observations
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
282 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
246 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
156 observations
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
145 observations
Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes
142 observations
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
114 observations
Desert Night Lizard
Xantusia vigilis
93 observations
Western Banded Gecko
Coleonyx variegatus
81 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
75 observations
California Tree Frog
Pseudacris cadaverina
72 observations · iNaturalist
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
67 observations · iNaturalist
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
59 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
54 observations
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
53 observations
Coastal Rosy Boa
Lichanura orcutti
46 observations · iNaturalist
Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard
Uma inornata
41 observations · iNaturalist
Flat-tailed Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma mcallii
41 observations · iNaturalist
Blainville's Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma blainvillii
39 observations · iNaturalist
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
35 observations
Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis
31 observations · iNaturalist
Western Leaf-nosed Snake
Phyllorhynchus decurtatus
27 observations
Striped Racer
Masticophis lateralis
19 observations
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
18 observations
Long-tailed Brush Lizard
Urosaurus graciosus
18 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
16 observations · iNaturalist
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard
Uma scoparia
15 observations
Rio Grande Leopard Frog
Lithobates berlandieri
13 observations · iNaturalist
California Lyresnake
Trimorphodon lyrophanes
12 observations · iNaturalist
Great Plains Toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
9 observations
Gilbert's Skink
Plestiodon gilberti
7 observations · iNaturalist
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
6 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
4 observations
Western Threadsnake
Rena humilis
4 observations · iNaturalist
Mojave Rattlesnake
Crotalus scutulatus
3 observations
Red Diamond Rattlesnake
Crotalus ruber
3 observations
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
2 observations
Western Black-headed Snake
Tantilla planiceps
1 observation
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
1 observation · iNaturalist
Granite Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus orcutti
1 observation · iNaturalist
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