Reptiles & Amphibians of Maine
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Maine, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
45,466
recent observations
47
species listed
47
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 45,466 research-grade observations across the 47 most-recorded species in Maine. The most frequently seen is the Common Garter Snake, with 4,820 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Maine include Leatherback Sea Turtle and Green Sea Turtle - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Maine
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
4,820 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
4,272 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
4,272 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
3,188 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
3,175 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
3,151 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
3,010 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
3,007 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
2,556 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
2,168 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
1,966 observations · iNaturalist
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
1,917 observations
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
1,357 observations
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
1,121 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
702 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
701 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
567 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
497 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
455 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
450 observations
Four-toed Salamander
Hemidactylium scutatum
394 observations
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
385 observations
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
302 observations
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
286 observations
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
121 observations
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
115 observations
Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
102 observations
Unisexual Mole Salamander
Ambystoma unisexual
101 observations · iNaturalist
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
94 observations · iNaturalist
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
54 observations
Spotted Turtle
Clemmys guttata
50 observations
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
39 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
21 observations
Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
12 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
10 observations
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
9 observations
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
6 observations
Cuban Tree Frog
Osteopilus septentrionalis
3 observations
Common Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
2 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
1 observation
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
1 observation
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
1 observation
Leopard Tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Tropical House Gecko
Hemidactylus mabouia
1 observation · iNaturalist
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Red-footed Tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonarius
1 observation · iNaturalist
Green Treefrog
Dryophytes cinereus
1 observation · iNaturalist
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