Reptiles & Amphibians of Pinnacles National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Pinnacles, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
4,495
recent observations
29
species listed
29
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 4,495 research-grade observations across the 29 most-recorded species in Pinnacles. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 1,368 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Pinnacles
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
1,368 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
632 observations
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
471 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
276 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
251 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
243 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
221 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
159 observations
Gabilan Mountains Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps gavilanensis
152 observations · iNaturalist
Striped Racer
Masticophis lateralis
141 observations
Blainville's Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma blainvillii
118 observations · iNaturalist
California Red-legged Frog
Rana draytonii
94 observations · iNaturalist
Arboreal Salamander
Aneides lugubris
68 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
64 observations
Southern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria multicarinata
55 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
33 observations
Gilbert's Skink
Plestiodon gilberti
30 observations · iNaturalist
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
23 observations
California Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma californiense
14 observations · iNaturalist
Common Sharp-tailed Snake
Contia tenuis
14 observations
Desert Night Lizard
Xantusia vigilis
14 observations
Western Spadefoot
Spea hammondii
13 observations
Northern Legless Lizard
Anniella pulchra
12 observations · iNaturalist
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
11 observations · iNaturalist
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
9 observations
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
5 observations
Aquatic Garter Snake
Thamnophis atratus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black-headed Snake
Tantilla planiceps
1 observation
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
1 observation
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