Reptiles & Amphibians of Los Angeles, California
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted near Los Angeles, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
Naturalists have logged 87,263 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Los Angeles. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 38,054 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed near Los Angeles include San Diegan Legless Lizard, Green Sea Turtle, Southwestern Pond Turtle and Arroyo Toad - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians near Los Angeles
Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.
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