Reptiles & Amphibians of Zion National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Zion, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
5,268
recent observations
42
species listed
42
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 5,268 research-grade observations across the 42 most-recorded species in Zion. The most frequently seen is the Plateau Fence Lizard, with 1,191 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Zion
Plateau Fence Lizard
Sceloporus tristichus
1,191 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
754 observations
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
463 observations
Canyon Tree Frog
Dryophytes arenicolor
460 observations · iNaturalist
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
382 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
363 observations
Plateau Striped Whiptail
Aspidoscelis velox
346 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Toad
Anaxyrus microscaphus
219 observations · iNaturalist
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
138 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
136 observations
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
134 observations · iNaturalist
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
106 observations
Greater Short-horned Lizard
Phrynosoma hernandesi
79 observations
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
73 observations
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
73 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
48 observations
Western Skink
Plestiodon skiltonianus
38 observations
Red-spotted Toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
32 observations
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
27 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
25 observations
Great Basin Spadefoot
Spea intermontana
24 observations · iNaturalist
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
19 observations
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
18 observations
Western Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
16 observations · iNaturalist
Mojave Desert Tortoise
Gopherus agassizii
15 observations
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
14 observations
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
13 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
8 observations
Western Banded Gecko
Coleonyx variegatus
8 observations
Common Chuckwalla
Sauromalus ater
8 observations
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
8 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
8 observations · iNaturalist
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
7 observations
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
5 observations
Gila Monster
Heloderma suspectum
3 observations
Sonoran Lyre Snake
Trimorphodon lambda
1 observation · iNaturalist
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
1 observation · iNaturalist
Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes
1 observation
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
1 observation
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
1 observation
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
1 observation
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
1 observation · iNaturalist
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