Reptiles & Amphibians
From the Greek herpeton ("to creep"), herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. "Herps" is the name given to those groups lumped together. The Southeast's numerous ecosystems provide habitat for hundreds of herps, including these:
UF/IFAS supports the use of many resources to learn more about reptiles and amphibians, and we've listed several on this page. However, we do not endorse any particular author, publisher, brand, company, or device.
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List of Reptiles & Amphibians
American alligator
Alligator mississipiensis
Gopher tortoise
Gopherus polyphemus
Florida softshell turtle
Apalone ferox
Green anole
Anolis carolinensis
Southern fence lizard
Sceloporus undulatus undulatus
Broadhead skink
Eumeces laticpes
Eastern spadefoot toad
Scaphiopus holbrookii holbrookii
Southern toad
Bufo terrestris
Southern leopard frog
Rana sphenocephala utriculata
Squirrel tree frog
Hyla squirella
Additional Resources
- Amphibians and Reptiles
- Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research
- Frogs and Toads of Florida
- Frog Call Quiz
- Online Guide to Snakes
- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
- Tadpoles of the U.S. and Canada