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Oklahoma Field Guide

Discover the diverse species of Oklahoma. 

MAMMALS REPTILES AMPHIBIANS BIRDS INVERTEBRATES FISH INVASIVE

Western Slender Glass Lizard.  Photo by Peter Paplanus/Flickr.com
Photo by: Peter Paplanus/CC BY 2.0
Western slimy salamander; photo by Andrew Hoffman/Flickr
Photo by: Andrew Hoffman/Flickr
Western Wormsnake.  Photo by Andrew Hoffman/Flickr.com
Photo by: Andrew Hoffman/Flickr
White-breasted Nuthatch. Photo by Glen Gebhart/RPS 2015
Photo by: Glen Gebhart/RPS 2015
White-crowned Sparrow.  Photo by Kyle Underwood/RPS 2019
Photo by: Kyle Underwood/RPS 2019
Whitetail buck and doe in field.  Photo by Jeremiah Z.
ODWC Photo
White-throated Sparrow.  Photo by Greg Jaeger/RPS 2020
Photo by: Greg Jaeger/RPS 2020
White-winged Dove on wire.  Photo by Stephen Ofsthun
Photo by: Stephen Ofsthun
Whooping Crane.  Photo by USDA
Photo by: John Noll/USDA
Common Snipe.  Photo by Patty Browne/USFWS
Photo by: Patty Browne/USFWS
Winged Mapleaf.  Photo by Bernard Sietman/Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Photo by: Bernard Sietman/MDNR
Wood Duck.  Photo by Joe Stewart/RPS 2020
Photo by: Joe Stewart/RPS 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.