Desert Tortoise Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Scientific name: Scientific name: Gopherus agassizii Crotalus atrox Description: Description: 36 centimeters in length and about 17 pounds in weight. The tope part of the shell is The largest of the rattlesnakes found in Nevada, it can reach 4 feet in length. It has a highly domed and flattened dorsally. The bottom part of the shell is yellowish. Thick scaly broad head, and a rattle at the tip of the tail that has distinguishable black and white limbds, the tail and head can be pulled inside the shell. The hind legs are elephant like stripes. It s color can range from gray to brown, and has characterized diamond shapes on while the front legs are shovel-like. its scales. Life span: Life span: 80 + years 20 + years Habitat and range: Habitat: Desert tortoises are found in desert scrubland habitat in the Mojave desert at about In Nevada it is only found in Lake Mohave, Searchlight and Laughlin areas of southern 1000-4000 ft in elevation. This range includes the southwestern united states (Nevada, Nevada. Its range extends most of the southern United States. California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico) Food: Food: Most of its prey consists of small mammals—prairie dogs, kangaroo rats, gophers, voles They are herbivores, mainly eating grasses, cacti and forbs as well as some insects. and mice.

Horny Toad Devils hole Pup Fish Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Scientific name: Scientific name: Scientific name: Phymosoma platyrhinos Cyprinodon diabolis Rana mucosa Description: Description: Description: About 2 inches long, has a spiny fringed color, disc- This is the smallest desert species in the Cyprinodon ge- A small frog species at only 7 centimeters in length, its shaped body and a short, sharp, serrated tail. Colors can nus. Less than 1 inch long, with no pelvic fins and large lower abdomen and legs are yellow or orange. It has a yel- range from white to green. heads and long anal fins. Males are deep solid blue and lowish or reddish color on its dorsum with black or brown have a black band on the caudal fin. spots. Juveniles have less color. When handled they smell Life span: like garlic. Life span: 6 - 7 years Life span: About 1 year Habitat and range: unknown Habitat and Range: They are located in southern Nevada in areas of short Habitat and Range: sagebrush with plenty of sunny rocky areas. Devil’s hole and the pupfish are located in the Amargosa desert in southwestern Nevada. A 22 thousand year old They prefer mountain creeks and lakes, particularly Food: sunny riverbanks, meadow streams, isolated pools and lake species, they are only found in this warm water pool, and borders. Usually found at 1200-7550 feet. Main food is insects such as ants and small beetles. are protected. Over the last few years their range has decreased by 90% Food: and placed them on the endangered species list. They eat the algae in the pool. Food: As tadpoles they feed on algae, but once an adult they feed primarily on insects.