Reptiles & Amphibians of Death Valley National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Death Valley, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Death Valley
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
1,416 observations
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
607 observations
Common Chuckwalla
Sauromalus ater
535 observations
Desert Iguana
Dipsosaurus dorsalis
425 observations
Desert Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
340 observations · iNaturalist
Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes
221 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
217 observations
Desert Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus bicinctores
197 observations · iNaturalist
Panamint Rattlesnake
Crotalus stephensi
189 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus magister
173 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
163 observations
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
128 observations
Mojave Desert Tortoise
Gopherus agassizii
124 observations
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
98 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
96 observations
Western Banded Gecko
Coleonyx variegatus
95 observations
Amargosa Toad
Anaxyrus nelsoni
82 observations · iNaturalist
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
58 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
52 observations
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
46 observations
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
34 observations
Red-spotted Toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
33 observations
Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis
31 observations · iNaturalist
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard
Uma scoparia
29 observations
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
28 observations
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
26 observations
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
25 observations
Western Leaf-nosed Snake
Phyllorhynchus decurtatus
25 observations
Keeled Rock Gecko
Cyrtopodion scabrum
25 observations · iNaturalist
California Lyresnake
Trimorphodon lyrophanes
24 observations · iNaturalist
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
20 observations
Coastal Rosy Boa
Lichanura orcutti
19 observations · iNaturalist
Ornate Tree Lizard
Urosaurus ornatus
16 observations
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
16 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
12 observations
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
12 observations
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
7 observations · iNaturalist
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
7 observations
Desert Night Lizard
Xantusia vigilis
5 observations
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
4 observations · iNaturalist
Gilbert's Skink
Plestiodon gilberti
2 observations · iNaturalist
Panamint Alligator Lizard
Elgaria panamintina
1 observation · iNaturalist
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
1 observation
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
1 observation
Isla San Esteban Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura conspicuosa
1 observation · iNaturalist