Indiana
We hope this page serves as a landing pad for learning about amphibians, reptiles, and their conservation. The resources featured were compiled by members of the MW PARC Advisory Board with input from other professionals working in amphibian and reptile conservation and management.
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State species
Indiana doesn't have an official state amphibian or reptile, but the Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) is the most frequently found lizard in the state.
Field guides and species accounts
Indiana Herp Atlas. A collection of digital vouchers documenting observations across the state.
Reptiles of Indiana List. Maintained by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Amphibians of Indiana List. Maintained by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Hoosier Herpetological Society's Field Guides. These online species profiles put a spotlight on amphibians and reptiles in the state.
Amphibians and Reptiles of Indiana. Written by Sherman A. Minton, Jr. (Available for purchase)
Conservation and management
Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources State Wildlife Action Plan. This plan takes a regional approach to organize and highlight necessary conservation work in Indiana.
Regulations
The Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources maintains a quick reference page for rules and regulations surrounding collecting amphibians and reptiles. For example, a valid hunting or fishing license is required for residents 18 years or older to collect reptiles and amphibians. And for scientific purposes, including education, a Scientific Purposes License is required.
Community science and local organizations
Hoosier Herpetological Society. This is a non-profit group dedicated to education about and the conservation of amphibians and reptiles.
Museum collections
Joseph Moore Museum. The collections at the Joseph Moore Museum include more than 1000 specimens of amphibians and reptiles from Indiana and the surrounding area.