Abundance:
A = Abundant (seen frequently throughout most of the Park)
C = Common (seen in moderate numbers in most of the Park)
U = Uncommon (seen in low numbers or limited areas)
R = Rare (species presence verified, but very unlikely to see one)
E = Extirpated (occurred historically)
Abundance is based on the likelihood of seeing a species in the right habitat and season, without disturbing its shelter by searching under logs, etc. Many species are secretive, so only a small proportion of them are ever seen.
Common Name
Genus
species
Abundance
California Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma
californiense
R
Ensatina
Ensatina
eschscholtzii
U
Gabilan Mtns. Slender Salamander
Batrachoseps
gavilanensis
U
Arboreal Salamander
Aneides
lugubris
U
Western Spadefoot
Spea
hammondii
R
Western Toad
Anaxyrus
boreas halophilus
C
Sierran Treefrog
Pseudacris
sierra
C
American Bullfrog
Lithobates
catesbeianus
E*
California Red-legged Frog
Rana
draytonii
U
Foothills Yellow-legged Frog
Rana
boylii
E
Southern Western Pond Turtle
Actinemys
pallida
R
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus
occidentalis
A
Common Side-blotched Lizard
Uta
stansburiana
A
Blainville's Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma
blainvillii
C
Desert Night Lizard
Xantusia
vigilis
R
Gilbert's Skink
Pleistodon
gilberti
U
California Whiptail
Aspidoscelis
tigris munda
A
Southern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria
multicarinata
U
Northern California Legless Lizard
Anniella
pulchra
R
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis
punctatus
U
Common Sharp-tailed Snake
Contia
tenuis
R
San Joaquin Coachwhip
Coluber
flagellum ruddocki
U
California Striped Racer
Coluber
lateralis lateralis
C
Western Yellow-bellied Racer
Coluber
constrictor mormon
R
Gopher Snake
Pituophis
catenifer
C
California Kingsnake
Lampropeltis
californiae
U
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus
lecontei
R
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis
sirtalis
C
Aquatic Garter Snake
Thamnophis
atratus zaxanthus
R
Two-striped Garter Snake
Thamnophis
hammondii
E**
Western Black-headed Snake
Tantilla
planiceps
R
Coast Nightsnake
Hypsiglena
ochrorhyncha
U
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus
oreganus oreganus
C
*American Bullfrog inhabits neighboring lands and could re-invade Pinnacles.
**No confirmed records exist for Two-striped Gartersnake at Pinnacles.
Based on B. Banta and D. Morafka, updated by A. Fesnock and P. Johnson
Updated 2017.02.06
Last updated: May 16, 2017
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Paicines,
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95043
Phone:
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