Animals In The Desert Region Of California

Large ears for dissipating body heat.

Animals in the desert region of california. Hairy paws for walking on hot sand. The native freshwater fish fauna of California includes 73 species of fish. The reptiles include two turtles and tortoises 33 lizards and 33 snake species.

3602 Inland Empire Blvd Suite C-220 Ontario CA 91764 Field Offices Email the Inland Deserts Region 909 484-0167. Hypsiglena torquata deserticola - Desert Nightsnake Lampropeltis getula californiae - California Kingsnake Phyllorhynchus decurtatus - Leaf-nosed Snake Pituophis catenifer deserticola - Great Basin Gopher Snake Rheinocheilus lecontei - Long-nosed Snake S. And living in a burrow.

However 38 reptile and amphibian species are found largely in the states desert habitats. Some creatures get the moisture they need from their food so they dont need to drink much water if any. American Indians were the first humans in the California desert.

This animal spends much of its life running from its many predators which include coyotes rattlesnakes red. Animals that can be found in the Sonoran include the Sonoran Desert Toad the Desert Bighorn Sheep the Cactus Wren the Pronghorn Antelope and the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Californias Desert climates rival the Mediterranean for plant and animal species richness.

If you dive snorkel or paddle you just might encounter leopard sharks garibaldi the state fish black giant sea bass California sheephead gray whales elephant seals sea otters tufted puffins bat rays and blue whales the largest animals ever known to have lived. All of the California deserts are located in eastern Southern California. Animals that can be found living in the California Desert region include desert tortoises white-footed mice kangaroo rats squirrels spotted bats spotted skunks coyotes desert kit foxes and desert bighorn sheep.

The desert tortoise is a champion of avoiding the heat. Others live along the edges of deserts where there are more plants and shelter. NPS - Robb Hannawacker.