Reptiles & Amphibians of Indiana Dunes National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Indiana Dunes, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,724
recent observations
37
species listed
37
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 1,724 research-grade observations across the 37 most-recorded species in Indiana Dunes. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Red-backed Salamander, with 207 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Indiana Dunes
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
207 observations
Six-lined Racerunner
Aspidoscelis sexlineatus
172 observations · iNaturalist
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
163 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
135 observations
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
119 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
115 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
104 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
104 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
102 observations
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
87 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
82 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
62 observations
Fowler's Toad
Anaxyrus fowleri
50 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
49 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
29 observations · iNaturalist
Common Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
28 observations
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
21 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
16 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
16 observations
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
13 observations
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pseudacris maculata
7 observations
Four-toed Salamander
Hemidactylium scutatum
7 observations
Western Chorus Frog
Pseudacris triseriata
6 observations
Spotted Turtle
Clemmys guttata
6 observations
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
5 observations
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
3 observations
Eastern Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
2 observations
Slender Glass Lizard
Ophisaurus attenuatus
2 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
2 observations
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
2 observations
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
2 observations · iNaturalist
Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
1 observation
Central Bearded Dragon
Pogona vitticeps
1 observation · iNaturalist
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
1 observation
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
1 observation
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
1 observation
Central Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
1 observation
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