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Oklahoma Field Guide

Discover the diverse species of Oklahoma. 

MAMMALS REPTILES AMPHIBIANS BIRDS INVERTEBRATES FISH INVASIVE

Rabbitsfoot.  Photo by Matthew Patterson/USFWS
Photo by: Matthew Patterson/USFWS
Raccoon.  Photo by Fred Shelton/RPS 2018
Photo by: Fred Shelton/RPS 2018
A turtle with a sharply pointed back and a large head with barbels.
Photo by: Jena Donnell/ODWC
Red fox on a rock.  Photo by Terry Burnholtz/RPS 2021
Photo by: Terry Burnholtz/RPS 2021
Red-bellied Woodpecker.  Photo by Jeremiah Zurenda
Photo by: Jeremiah Zurenda
Red-breasted Nuthatch. Photo by Ben Childers/RPS 2021
Photo by: Ben Childers/RPS 2021
Red-cockaded woodpecker.  Photo by John Maxwell/USFWS
Photo by: John Maxwell/USFWS
Red-eared slider.  Photo by Cammie Myers/RPS 2015
Photo by: Cammie Myers/RPS 2015
Red-headed Woodpecker.  Photo by Mary Phillips/RPS 2021
Photo by: Mary Phillips/RPS 2021
Red-spotted Toad
Photo by: Andrew DuBois/CC BY-NC 2.0
Red-winged Blackbird. Photo by Mark Bright/RPS 2019
Photo by: Mark Bright/RPS 2019
Redfin Darter.  Image by Brandon Brown
ODWC Photo

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.