mgruen's Identifications

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3 photos

What

Western Spadefoot (Spea hammondii)

Observer

kaso_88

Date

November 2022

Place

Mexico (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

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Western Spadefoot Toads - Photo (c) Kyran Leeker, all rights reserved, uploaded by Kyran Leeker

mgruen's ID: Western Spadefoot Toads (Genus Spea)

Added on September 26, 2023

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3 photos

What

Black Banded Gecko (Coleonyx fasciatus)

Observer

danyturewild

Date

April 18, 2022 09:58 PM MST

Place

Arizpe, SON, MX (Google, OSM)

8 IDs

Research Grade

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Black Banded Gecko - Photo (c) Fabiola, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Fabiola

mgruen's ID: Black Banded Gecko (Coleonyx fasciatus)

Added on September 22, 2023

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What

Deirochelyine Turtles (Subfamily Deirochelyinae)

Observer

irenek

Date

April 29, 2018 03:37 PM PDT

Place

Harbor, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Needs ID

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Deirochelyine Turtles - Photo (c) evangrimes, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by evangrimes

mgruen's ID: Deirochelyine Turtles (Subfamily Deirochelyinae)

Added on September 15, 2023

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Deirochelyine Turtles (Subfamily Deirochelyinae)

Observer

alyssa4

Date

October 21, 2015 02:48 PM PDT

Place

California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Turtle

Needs ID

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mgruen's ID: Deirochelyine Turtles (Subfamily Deirochelyinae)

Added on September 15, 2023

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Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)

Observer

bvanhollebeke

Date

February 17, 2018 09:50 AM PST

Place

Fallbrook, CA 92028, Fallbrook, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Needs ID

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Pond and Box Turtles - Photo (c) Richard Coldiron, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Richard Coldiron

mgruen's ID: Pond and Box Turtles (Family Emydidae)

Added on September 15, 2023

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Yarrow's Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus jarrovii)

Observer

brianhindsakafundad

Date

September 2013

Place

United States (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Yarrow's Spiny Lizard - Photo (c) Mike Andersen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Mike Andersen

mgruen's ID: Yarrow's Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus jarrovii)

Added on September 2, 2023

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What

Sonoran Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. affinis)

Observer

brianhindsakafundad

Date

September 7, 2013 04:49 PM MST

Place

Cochise County, AZ, USA (Google, OSM)

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Sonoran Whipsnake (Masticophis bilineatus)

Observer

brianhindsakafundad

Date

September 7, 2013 04:40 PM MST

Place

Cochise County, AZ, USA (Google, OSM)

Photos / Sounds

What

Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Observer

rkaufman13

Date

September 17, 2022 10:27 AM PDT

Place

TWENTYNIN PLM, CA 92277, USA (Google, OSM)

4 IDs

Research Grade

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Western Side-blotched Lizard - Photo (c) sea-kangaroo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by sea-kangaroo

mgruen's ID: Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Added on August 22, 2023

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What

Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Observer

naturephotosuze

Date

September 12, 2022 12:18 PM PDT

Place

Riverside County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Joshua Tree

4 IDs

Research Grade

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mgruen's ID: Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Added on August 22, 2023

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3 photos

What

Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Observer

amaryllia

Date

August 21, 2023 01:05 PM PDT

Place

Harvard Community Park, Irvine, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Sonoran Spotted Whiptail - Photo (c) Terry Rosenmeier, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Terry Rosenmeier

mgruen's ID: Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Added on August 22, 2023

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2 photos

What

Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Observer

amaryllia

Date

August 21, 2023 01:26 PM PDT

Place

Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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mgruen's ID: Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae)

Added on August 22, 2023

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Redray Alpinegold (Hulsea heterochroma)

Observer

sixstringnelson

Date

August 18, 2023 11:38 AM PDT

Place

Angeles MRCA Open Space, Los Angeles County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Redray Alpinegold - Photo (c) caminogirl, all rights reserved, uploaded by caminogirl

mgruen's ID: Redray Alpinegold (Hulsea heterochroma)

Added on August 22, 2023

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Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)

Observer

littlefield

Date

June 19, 2016 09:11 AM PDT

Place

Toro Regional Park, Monterey County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

Research Grade

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Western Pond Turtle - Photo (c) Justin Garwood, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Justin Garwood

mgruen's ID: Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)

Added on August 14, 2023

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What

Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Observer

steviekgold

Date

April 3, 2016 02:15 PM PDT

Place

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Malibu, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Research Grade

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mgruen's ID: Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Added on August 12, 2023

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What

Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Observer

a_wandering_ecologist

Date

July 29, 2016 06:47 PM PDT

Place

200 Park Sorrento Calabasas, CA 91302 (Google, OSM)

4 IDs

Research Grade

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mgruen's ID: Western Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana ssp. elegans)

Added on August 12, 2023

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2 photos

What

Coastal Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris ssp. stejnegeri)

Observer

gonzbrian10

Date

July 18, 2023 10:54 AM PDT

Place

Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates, Pasadena, CA, US (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Research Grade

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Coastal Whiptail - Photo (c) gregslak, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by gregslak

mgruen's ID: Coastal Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris ssp. stejnegeri)

Added on July 20, 2023

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2 photos

What

Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis)

Observer

mykeclarkson

Date

April 23, 2023 11:30 AM PDT

Place

Nautical Ln, Helendale, CA, US (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Research Grade

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Desert Iguana - Photo (c) Joshua Tree National Park, some rights reserved (CC BY)

mgruen's ID: Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis)

Added on July 19, 2023

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Kingsnakes and Milk Snakes (Genus Lampropeltis)

Observer

corvidgirl

Date

September 2022

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)

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Kingsnakes and Milk Snakes - Photo (c) Zach Lim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Zach Lim

mgruen's ID: Kingsnakes and Milk Snakes (Genus Lampropeltis)

Added on July 19, 2023

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Northern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae)

Observer

a_meyer

Date

May 25, 2022 05:58 PM PDT

Place

Bishop, CA 93514, USA (Google, OSM)

Research Grade

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Northern Rubber Boa - Photo (c) spencer_riffle, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by spencer_riffle

mgruen's ID: Northern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae)

Added on July 19, 2023

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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Observer

leviathian

Date

July 2023

Place

Santa Clara County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

4 IDs

Research Grade

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Coast Range Fence Lizard - Photo (c) James Maughn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Maughn

mgruen's ID: Coast Range Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis ssp. bocourtii)

Added on July 18, 2023

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Coast Range Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis ssp. bocourtii)

Observer

jmaughn

Date

July 17, 2023 11:21 AM PDT

Place

Monterey, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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mgruen's ID: Coast Range Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis ssp. bocourtii)

Added on July 18, 2023

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14 photos

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Sierra Garter Snake (Thamnophis couchii)

Observer

sarahcoty

Date

July 16, 2023 04:25 PM PDT

Place

El Dorado County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Seen swimming in the water - wish I could say I spotted this, but my fellow camper pointed it out to me (and I'm so happy about it)!

3 IDs

Research Grade

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Sierra Garter Snake - Photo (c) Paul Maier, all rights reserved, uploaded by Paul Maier

mgruen's ID: Sierra Garter Snake (Thamnophis couchii)

Added on July 18, 2023

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What

Coast Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. terrestris)

Observer

rolandgodon

Date

June 24, 2023 03:36 AM PDT

Place

Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californie 93923, États-Unis (Google, OSM)

5 IDs

Research Grade

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Coast Garter Snake - Photo (c) Steve Jurvetson, some rights reserved (CC BY)

mgruen's ID: Coast Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. terrestris)

Added on July 18, 2023

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2 photos

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Mountain Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. elegans)

Observer

zach1r

Date

July 7, 2023 12:58 PM PDT

Place

Ansel Adams Wilderness, Shaver Lake, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Mountain Garter Snake - Photo (c) Zach Lim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Zach Lim

mgruen's ID: Mountain Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. elegans)

Added on July 18, 2023

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3 photos

What

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

Observer

a3d3vyth

Date

July 17, 2023 08:32 PM PDT

Place

Evergreen, San Jose, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

I was able to find the same individual (documented here https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/171887832) again and can confirm it is a snapping turtle. It was part of a congregation of red-eared sliders. This time, I was able to see its full body underwater including its legs, its full shell, and its tail. It swam around slowly as if waiting to be fed. I also have videos of this individual.