Reptiles & Amphibians of Joshua Tree National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Joshua Tree, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
14,890
recent observations
50
species listed
50
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 14,890 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Joshua Tree. The most frequently seen is the Common Side-blotched Lizard, with 3,881 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Joshua Tree include Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard and Southwestern Blackhead Snake - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Joshua Tree
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
3,881 observations
Common Chuckwalla
Sauromalus ater
1,774 observations
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
1,152 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
1,142 observations
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
1,109 observations
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
863 observations
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
748 observations
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
579 observations
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake
Crotalus pyrrhus
554 observations
Mojave Desert Tortoise
Gopherus agassizii
540 observations
Desert Iguana
Dipsosaurus dorsalis
479 observations
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
284 observations
Red-spotted Toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
247 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
157 observations
Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes
145 observations
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
145 observations
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
114 observations
Desert Night Lizard
Xantusia vigilis
93 observations
Western Banded Gecko
Coleonyx variegatus
83 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
75 observations
California Tree Frog
Pseudacris cadaverina
72 observations
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
68 observations
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
59 observations
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
56 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
55 observations
Coastal Rosy Boa
Lichanura orcutti
46 observations
Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard
Uma inornata
42 observations
Flat-tailed Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma mcallii
42 observations
Blainville's Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma blainvillii
39 observations
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
37 observations
Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis
31 observations
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
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
16 observations
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard
Uma scoparia
15 observations
Rio Grande Leopard Frog
Lithobates berlandieri
13 observations
California Lyresnake
Trimorphodon lyrophanes
12 observations
Great Plains Toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
9 observations
Gilbert's Skink
Plestiodon gilberti
7 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
6 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
4 observations
Western Threadsnake
Rena humilis
4 observations
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
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
1 observation
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