Reptiles & Amphibians of Great Sand Dunes National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Great Sand Dunes, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
146
recent observations
10
species listed
10
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 146 research-grade observations across the 10 most-recorded species in Great Sand Dunes. The most frequently seen is the Plateau Fence Lizard, with 64 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Great Sand Dunes
Plateau Fence Lizard
Sceloporus tristichus
64 observations · iNaturalist
Greater Short-horned Lizard
Phrynosoma hernandesi
22 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
18 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
13 observations
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
12 observations
Great Plains Toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
8 observations
Many-lined Skink
Plestiodon multivirgatus
5 observations
Plains Spadefoot
Spea bombifrons
2 observations
Western Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
1 observation · iNaturalist
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
1 observation
Reptiles & Amphibians in nearby places
Out spotting reptiles & amphibians in Great Sand Dunes?
Take Huck with you. Identify any reptiles & amphibian you find in seconds and build your collection.
Get HuckLove reptiles & amphibians? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.