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Reptiles & Amphibians of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Jamaica Bay, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

183
recent observations
12
species listed
12
reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 183 research-grade observations across the 12 most-recorded species in Jamaica Bay. The most frequently seen is the Gray Treefrog, with 54 recorded sightings.

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Jamaica Bay

Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
54 observations · iNaturalist
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
34 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
24 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
14 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
14 observations
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
12 observations
Italian Wall Lizard
Podarcis siculus
9 observations
Diamondback Terrapin
Malaclemys terrapin
7 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
6 observations
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
6 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
2 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
1 observation

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