VMNH Herpetology Collection

Although not closely related from an evolutionary perspective, scientists have historically (and to this day) grouped both amphibians and reptiles together into the biological study of herpetology. Virginia is home to an exceptional diversity of amphibians and reptiles with the world’s highest diversity of salamanders found within the mountains of Appalachia. The herpetology collection at VMNH contains over 10,000 specimens from around the world, with a regional focus on those occurring in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If interested in visiting the collections or requesting a specimen on loan, please reach out to curator, Dr. Jackson Roberts (jackson.roberts[AT]vmnh