Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research - Conservation - Preservation - Education - Public Information - Research - Field Studies - Captive Propagation - Advancing knowledge and understanding of the herpetofauna of the American Southwest


SIERRA NEVADA ENSATINA
Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis

Sierra Nevada Ensatina - Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis  from  Fresno County, California
                                                                 Photo by Patrick H. Briggs

Sierra Nevada Ensatina - Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis  from Fresno County, California
                                                                 Photo by Patrick H. Briggs



Distribution:  The Sierra Nevada Ensatina occurs in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California from the Kern River northward to Mt. Lassen at altitudes of 1,000 feet to 11,000 feet.

Legal Status:  This species has no protected status.



Sierra Nevada Ensatina - Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis  from Fresno County, California
                                                                 Photo by Patrick H. Briggs





| Home | The American Southwest Defined | Snakes of the American Southwest | Lizards of the American Southwest |
| Turtles of the American Southwest | Crocodilians of the American Southwest | Amphibians of the American Southwest |
| SWCHR Discussion Forums | Subscribe to and Support SWCHR | Photo of the Month Awards |
| Awards for Photographic Excellence | Herpetological Papers & Articles | Protected Species | Herpetological Dictionary |
| Southwestern U.S. Regional Weather | Herpetological Bookstore | Rare, Out-of-Print & Used Books |
| SWCHR News & Announcements | A Call & Papers and Photos | Credits & Acknowledgements |
| Gerald Keown - A Brief Biography | Herpetological Links | Webmasters - Link to SWCHR | Contact Us |


Advancing knowledge and understanding of the herpetofauna of the American Southwest

© 2008 Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

Powered by lepidus.net
All photographic images and articles used on this site are used with permission of the respective photographer or author and are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited without written consent of the individual photographer or author.