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Oklahoma Field Guide

Discover the diverse species of Oklahoma.

MAMMALS REPTILES AMPHIBIANS BIRDS INVERTEBRATES FISH INVASIVE

Blue Catfish Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Channel Catfish Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Flathead Catfish Sportfish ID
Photo by: Duane Raver
Cave Salamander
Photo by: Colby Farquhar/ODWC
Cedar waxwing; Matt Lee - City of Albany Oregon/Flickr
Photo by: APR Archive/Matt Lee/ CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Central Newt Red Eft
Photo by: Andrew DuBois/CC BY-NC 2.0
Calling Western Green Toad
Photo by: Andrew DuBois/CC BY-NC 2.0
Chuck-will's-widow; Isaac Sanchez/Flickr
Photo by: Isaac Sanchez/CC BY 2.0
A snake with a black body that fades to red is loosely coiled on a rock.
Photo by: Peter Paplanus/CC BY 2.0 DEED
Common grackle; Glenn Euloth/Flickr
Photo by: Glenn Euloth/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Common Loon.  Photo by Alan Schmierer/USFWS
Photo by: Alan Schmierer/CC0 1.0

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.