Green Tree Frog Photo by Greg Silva via ODWC
Oklahoma is often thought of as an ecological melting pot, where forests, prairies, and wetlands meet to provide habitat for a truly impressive list of animals. That blend of eastern and western species – including those rare and common, secretive and showy – undoubtedly holds true for Oklahoma’s reptiles and amphibians.Collectively known as herpetofauna, or simply “herps,” 140 species of salamanders, frogs, turtles, lizards, snakes, and alligator have been documented in the Sooner State. Reptiles and amphibians can be found across the entire state, including the 100 or so wildlife management areas owned or operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Learn about even more species in the Wildlife Department’s “A Field Guide to Oklahoma’s Amphibians and Reptiles.” Each account shares a photo of the animal along with a physical description, information about the food and habitat preferences, and notes on the life cycle and habits of the species.
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