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Reptiles & Amphibians of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Julia Pfeiffer Burns, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

156
recent observations
16
species listed
16
reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 156 research-grade observations across the 16 most-recorded species in Julia Pfeiffer Burns. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 77 recorded sightings.

Rarer finds confirmed in Julia Pfeiffer Burns include Santa Lucia Mountains Slender Salamander - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.

Santa Lucia Mountains Slender Salamander

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Julia Pfeiffer Burns

Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
77 observations
Southern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria multicarinata
18 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
17 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
7 observations
Pacific Chorus Frog
Pseudacris regilla
5 observations
Aquatic Garter Snake
Thamnophis atratus
5 observations
Western Skink
Plestiodon skiltonianus
5 observations
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
5 observations
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
4 observations
Santa Lucia Mountains Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps luciae
3 observations
Western Whiptail
Aspidoscelis tigris
3 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
2 observations
Coast Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis multifasciata
2 observations
Two-striped Garter Snake
Thamnophis hammondii
1 observation
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
1 observation
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
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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