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Reptiles & Amphibians of Stockton, CA

The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted near Stockton, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

3,881
recent observations
42
species listed
42
reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 3,881 research-grade observations across the 42 most-recorded species near Stockton. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 826 recorded sightings.

Rarer finds confirmed near Stockton include California Red-legged Frog and California Tiger Salamander - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.

California Red-legged FrogCalifornia Tiger Salamander

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians near Stockton

Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
826 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
397 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
318 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
308 observations
Pacific Chorus Frog
Pseudacris regilla
285 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
274 observations
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
265 observations
Southern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria multicarinata
209 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
184 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
118 observations
Western Spadefoot
Spea hammondii
107 observations
Gilbert's Skink
Plestiodon gilberti
105 observations
California Red-legged Frog
Rana draytonii
92 observations
California Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma californiense
90 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
48 observations
Common Sharp-tailed Snake
Contia tenuis
35 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
30 observations
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
30 observations
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
25 observations
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
18 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
17 observations
California Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps attenuatus
16 observations
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
13 observations
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
12 observations
California Newt
Taricha torosa
8 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
7 observations
Western Black-headed Snake
Tantilla planiceps
6 observations
Giant Garter Snake
Thamnophis gigas
5 observations · iNaturalist
Arboreal Salamander
Aneides lugubris
4 observations
Northern Legless Lizard
Anniella pulchra
4 observations
Desert Coachwhip
Masticophis piceus
4 observations · iNaturalist
Gabilan Mountains Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps gavilanensis
3 observations
Aquatic Garter Snake
Thamnophis atratus
3 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
3 observations
Striped Racer
Masticophis lateralis
3 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
2 observations
Blainville's Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma blainvillii
2 observations
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
1 observation
Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
1 observation
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
1 observation
Western Skink
Plestiodon skiltonianus
1 observation
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
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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