Reptiles & Amphibians of Alaska
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Alaska, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,993
recent observations
11
species listed
11
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 1,993 research-grade observations across the 11 most-recorded species in Alaska. The most frequently seen is the Wood Frog, with 1,237 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Alaska include Green Sea Turtle - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Alaska
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
1,237 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
544 observations
Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
92 observations
Columbia Spotted Frog
Rana luteiventris
53 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
27 observations
Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum
18 observations
Northern Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora
12 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
5 observations
Northwestern Salamander
Ambystoma gracile
3 observations
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
1 observation
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
1 observation
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