Reptiles & Amphibians of Pinnacles National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Pinnacles, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
4,540
recent observations
29
species listed
29
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 4,540 research-grade observations across the 29 most-recorded species in Pinnacles. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 1,383 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Pinnacles include California Red-legged Frog and California Tiger Salamander - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Pinnacles
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
1,383 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
640 observations
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
478 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
277 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
253 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
250 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
222 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
160 observations
Gabilan Mountains Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps gavilanensis
152 observations
Striped Racer
Masticophis lateralis
141 observations
Blainville's Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma blainvillii
121 observations
California Red-legged Frog
Rana draytonii
94 observations
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
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
23 observations
California Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma californiense
14 observations
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
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
11 observations
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
9 observations
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
5 observations
Aquatic Garter Snake
Thamnophis atratus
2 observations
Western Black-headed Snake
Tantilla planiceps
1 observation
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
1 observation
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