New Mexico Amphibians and Reptiles
The Department of Game and Fish is directed under the New Mexico Wildlife Conservation Act (WCA) to develop recovery plans for species listed by the state of New Mexico as threatened or endangered. [17-2-40.1 NMSA 1978].
Venomous Snakes And Lizards Of New Mexico
Collecting Information
For more about amphibian and reptile collecting see the Special Use and Permits page.
Publications
Amphibians and Reptilesof New Mexico
Source for Amphibians and Reptiles of New Mexico and the Southwest by William G. Degenhardt, Charles W. Painter, and Andrew H. Price All of New Mexico’s 123 species,46 snakes, 41 lizards, 23 frogs and toads, 10 turtles, 3 salamanders.
Type * Distribution * Description * Similar Species * Systematics * Habitat * Behavior * Reproduction * Food Habits * References 504 Pages * 149 Color Images * 140 Line Illustrations * 123 Maps
Book can be ordered from the University of New Mexico Press.