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Oklahoma Field Guide

Discover the diverse species of Oklahoma. 

MAMMALS REPTILES AMPHIBIANS BIRDS INVERTEBRATES FISH INVASIVE

Largemouth Bass Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Smallmouth Bass Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Spotted Bass Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Striped Bass Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Striped Bass Hybrid Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
White Bass Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Belted Kingfisher.  Photo by Joe Stewart/RPS 2019
Photo by: Joe Stewart/RPS 2019
Bewick's wren; Alan Schmierer/Flick
Photo by: Alan Schmierer/CC0 1.0
Roosting bat in cave.
Photo by: ODWC
Black Bear.  Photo by Desiree Branson Cline/RPS 2021
Photo by: Desiree Branson Cline/RPS 2021
Black Widow, SMITHSONIAN INST. NMNH INSECT ZOO/FLICKR CC BY
Photo by: SMITHSONIAN INST. NMNH INSECT ZOO/FLICKR CC BY
Four ducks with reddish and black bodies and pinkish bills and legs stand on a wooden nest box.
Photo by: Randy Sander/Readers' Photography Showcase 2020

Want the 58 amphibian and 94 reptile species and subspecies that can be found within the state's boundaries in book format?  Head to the Outdoor Store to purchase "A Field Guide to Oklahoma's Amphibians and Reptiles".  Each account shares detailed photos 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. Revenue supports the Wildlife Department's Wildlife Diversity Fund.
For information on taking or attempting to take reptiles and amphibians or possessing reptiles or amphibians consult the current regulations.