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Reptiles & Amphibians of Mesa Verde National Park

The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Mesa Verde, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

1,034
recent observations
17
species listed
17
reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 1,034 research-grade observations across the 17 most-recorded species in Mesa Verde. The most frequently seen is the Common Sagebrush Lizard, with 257 recorded sightings.

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Mesa Verde

Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
257 observations
Plateau Fence Lizard
Sceloporus tristichus
235 observations
Eastern Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus collaris
164 observations
Plateau Striped Whiptail
Aspidoscelis velox
142 observations
Greater Short-horned Lizard
Phrynosoma hernandesi
83 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
51 observations
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
31 observations
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
19 observations
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
14 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
12 observations
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
10 observations
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
9 observations
Western Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
2 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
2 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
1 observation
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
1 observation
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
1 observation

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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