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].

Narrow-headed Gartersnake and New Mexico Game & Fish conservation of amphibians and reptiles

Recovery Plans

pdf - Gila Monster Recovery Plan
pdf - Boreal Toad Recovery Plan
pdf - Gray Banded Kingsnake Recovery Plan
pdf - Narrow Headed Gartersnake Recovery Plan

Reports

pdf - 2010 New Mexico Boreal Toad Repatriation Report
pdf - 2009 New Mexico Boreal Toad Repatriation Report

Collecting Information

For more about amphibian and reptile collecting see the Special Use and Permits page.

Publications

Amphibians and Reptiles of New Mexico - New Mexico Game & Fish available conservation publications informationAmphibians and Reptiles
of 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

Cloth: $35.00 University of New Mexico PressCall 1-800-249-7737 to order. Fax orders 1-800-622-8667.Also available at selected bookstores.