Reptiles & Amphibians of Yosemite National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Yosemite, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
Naturalists have logged 5,749 research-grade observations across the 35 most-recorded species in Yosemite. The most frequently seen is the Western Fence Lizard, with 1,314 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Yosemite include Yosemite Toad, Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog, California Red-legged Frog and Foothill Yellow-legged Frog - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Yosemite
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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