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Oklahoma Field Guide

Discover the diverse species of Oklahoma. 

MAMMALS REPTILES AMPHIBIANS BIRDS INVERTEBRATES FISH INVASIVE

Orange-striped Ribbonsnake.  Photo by Peter Paplanus/Flickr.com
Photo by: Peter Paplanus/CC BY 2.0
Ornate box turtle.  Photo by Andrew DuBois/Flickr.com
Photo by: Andrew DuBois/CC BY-NC 2.0
Osprey.  Photo by Bill Horn
Photo by: Bill Horn
A brownish gray freshwater mussel with a series of ridges on the shell.
Photo by: Chris Davidson, Public Domain
Ozark big-eared bat
Photo by: USFWS
Ozark Cavefish.  Photo by USFWS
Photo by: USFWS
Paddlefish Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Photo of invasive aquatic plant species Parrot's Feather
Photo by: Forest & Kim Starr
illustration of a White Perch (Morone Americana)
Photo by: Duane Raver, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Pickerel Frog
Photo by: USFS
Pileated Woodpecker.  Photo by Stephen Ofsthun
Photo by: Stephen Ofsthun

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.