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Clark's Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus clarkii)Observer
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This was the largest male found. He was found several times in the research station at all times of day.
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West Mexican Coralsnake (Micrurus distans)Observer
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This calm individual was found hiding in a rock wall at the research station.
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Sabinal Frog (Leptodactylus melanonotus)Observer
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This small individual was found at night in a dry stream bed
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Wolf Spiders (Family Lycosidae)Observer
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This female was found at night in a dry stream bed
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West Mexican Milksnake (Lampropeltis polyzona)Observer
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This snake was found on the edge of a stream in mid day
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Green Rat Snake (Senticolis triaspis)Observer
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This neonate was found hiding behind a broom in the research station in late evening.
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West Mexican Coralsnake (Micrurus distans)Observer
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Only one large individual was found hiding in a rock wall and the research station. Like most in the genus this snake was very calm and never showed aggression of any kind.
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Nelson's Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus nelsoni)Observer
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Only 4 specimens were found over the span of 7 days. 2 males and 2 females. All were found on rocky outcrops near water during the middle of the day.
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Mexican Lyre Snake (Trimorphodon tau)Observer
zanejohnsonDescription
This snake was found while road cruising on a cold foggy night
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Yellowbelly Gecko (Phyllodactylus tuberculosus)Observer
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A some what common and very vocal gecko that was often found on the sides of buildings. Something of note was that all animals found were female, and many were gravid.
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Nelson's Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus nelsoni)Observer
zanejohnsonDescription
Only 4 specimens were found over the span of 7 days. 2 males and 2 females. All were found on rocky outcrops near water during the middle of the day.
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Mexican Giant Tree Frog (Agalychnis dacnicolor)Observer
zanejohnsonDescription
Roughly 10 specimens were found over a 7 day span. All appeared to be males, given the large amount of floppy skin on the lower jaw. All were found during the late night into the early morning hours. One interesting thing was that most of the frogs were found awake on rocks even were the temperature was into the mid 50's.
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Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
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Red small vine plant
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Maidenhair Ferns (Genus Adiantum)Observer
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Small green, ground dwelling
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Heliconias (Genus Heliconia)Observer
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Oddly shape flower vine
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Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata)Observer
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Larger pink vine flower
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Indian Shot (Canna indica)Observer
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small, pick, seed, flower pod
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Angel's Trumpets (Genus Brugmansia)Observer
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Large flower, pointed downward, deep pick
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Lecythis Family (Family Lecythidaceae)Observer
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Large leafs, deep green, oriented vertically
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Marine × Land Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus × Conolophus subcristatus)Observer
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Hiding under Cactus-midday
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Galápagos Giant Tortoises and Allies (Genus Chelonoidis)Observer
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In the highlands in ponds, about 3 feet across
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Typical Geckos (Family Gekkonidae)Observer
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Found on a wall late day in the town
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Neotropical Ground Lizards (Family Tropiduridae)Observer
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Between town and Tortuga bay
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Lava Lizards (Genus Tropidurus)Observer
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Between town and Tortuga bay
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Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)Observer
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Unknown small spider, in South west Florida
