Reptile and Amphibian "Quick Key"

Atkinson, James

For use in the field identification of selected reptile and amphibian species that are either easily confused with species having similar color patterns, are uncommon to rare, are suspected but not yet confirmed from the Park, or a combination of the above. The attached DOS file (WP5.1) is for use in the fieldidentification of selected reptile and amphibian speciesthat are either easily confused with species having similarcolor patterns, are uncommon to rare, are suspected but notyet confirmed from the Park, or a combination of the above.Obviously, this document does not include all members ofthese groups (frogs, toads, turtles, other salamanders etc.)The other species may be included later.This is simply an attempt to generate interest andinformation from you or your seasonal crews in identifyingand reporting observations as these animals (particularlythe uncommon or rare ones) are encountered around the Park.