Reptiles & Amphibians of Reno, NV
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted near Reno, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
4,529
recent observations
39
species listed
39
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 4,529 research-grade observations across the 39 most-recorded species near Reno. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 1,577 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians near Reno
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
1,577 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
388 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
387 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
359 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
205 observations
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
179 observations
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
178 observations · iNaturalist
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
171 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
153 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
141 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
138 observations
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
121 observations · iNaturalist
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
102 observations
Sierra Garter Snake
Thamnophis couchii
98 observations · iNaturalist
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
54 observations
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
41 observations
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
36 observations
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
33 observations
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
31 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
27 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
24 observations
Great Basin Spadefoot
Spea intermontana
22 observations · iNaturalist
Western Skink
Plestiodon skiltonianus
12 observations
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
11 observations
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
7 observations
Northern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria coerulea
6 observations
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
6 observations · iNaturalist
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
5 observations
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
3 observations
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
3 observations
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
2 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
2 observations
Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum
1 observation
Southern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria multicarinata
1 observation
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
1 observation
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
1 observation
Texas Cooter
Pseudemys texana
1 observation · iNaturalist
Diamondback Terrapin
Malaclemys terrapin
1 observation
Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog
Rana sierrae
1 observation · iNaturalist
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