Reptiles & Amphibians of Yellowstone National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Yellowstone, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,411
recent observations
12
species listed
12
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 1,411 research-grade observations across the 12 most-recorded species in Yellowstone. The most frequently seen is the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, with 423 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Yellowstone
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
423 observations
Columbia Spotted Frog
Rana luteiventris
307 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
220 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
123 observations
Western Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
112 observations · iNaturalist
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pseudacris maculata
111 observations
Common Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus graciosus
69 observations
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
16 observations
Plains Spadefoot
Spea bombifrons
13 observations
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
12 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
4 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
1 observation
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