Reptiles & Amphibians of Fresno, CA
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted near Fresno, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
2,163
recent observations
41
species listed
41
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 2,163 research-grade observations across the 41 most-recorded species near Fresno. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 481 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians near Fresno
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
481 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
325 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
204 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
176 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
142 observations
Western Spadefoot
Spea hammondii
125 observations
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
103 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
97 observations
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta stansburiana
80 observations
Sierra Newt
Taricha sierrae
73 observations · iNaturalist
Gilbert's Skink
Plestiodon gilberti
64 observations · iNaturalist
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
48 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
45 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
44 observations
Gregarious Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps gregarius
38 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria multicarinata
34 observations
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
22 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
16 observations
California Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma californiense
9 observations · iNaturalist
Sierra Garter Snake
Thamnophis couchii
6 observations · iNaturalist
Striped Racer
Masticophis lateralis
5 observations
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
3 observations · iNaturalist
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
2 observations
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
2 observations · iNaturalist
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
2 observations
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
2 observations · iNaturalist
Common Sharp-tailed Snake
Contia tenuis
1 observation
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
1 observation
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
1 observation
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
1 observation
Western Leaf-nosed Snake
Phyllorhynchus decurtatus
1 observation
Red Diamond Rattlesnake
Crotalus ruber
1 observation
Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis
1 observation
Florida Softshell Turtle
Apalone ferox
1 observation
Razor-backed Musk Turtle
Sternotherus carinatus
1 observation
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
1 observation
Cooters
Pseudemys
1 observation · iNaturalist
Southern Leopard Frog
Lithobates sphenocephalus
1 observation
Blainville's Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma blainvillii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
1 observation
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
1 observation · iNaturalist
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