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Oklahoma Field Guide

Discover the diverse species of Oklahoma. 

MAMMALS REPTILES AMPHIBIANS BIRDS INVERTEBRATES FISH INVASIVE

Turkey Vulture.  Photo by Seth Schubert/RPS 2018
Photo by: Seth Schubert/RPS 2018
Walleye Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
close up photo of a water hyacinth flower
Photo by: Forest & Kim Starr
Photo of invasive plant species Water Lettuce
Photo by: Starr F., Starr K.
A turtle with a long, striped neck faces the camera.
Photo by: Steve Webber
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.  Photo by Wes Edens/RPS 2020
Photo by: Wes Edens/RPS 2020
A dark bodied salamander with gills.
Photo by: U.S. Forest Service
Western narrow-mouthed toad.  Photo by Andrew DuBois/Flickr.com
Photo by: Andrew DuBois/CC BY-NC 2.0
A brownish tan snake with dark blotches is semi-coiled in the leaves.
Photo by: Stephen Ofsthun
Western Sandpiper.  Photo by Jeremia Zurenda
Photo by: Jeremiah Zurenda

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.