Reptiles & Amphibians of Maine
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Maine, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Maine
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
4,610 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
4,103 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
4,018 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
3,099 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
3,061 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
2,986 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
2,976 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
2,908 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
2,477 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
2,024 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
1,867 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
1,820 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
1,323 observations
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
1,078 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
673 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
658 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
542 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
469 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
433 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
414 observations
Four-toed Salamander
Hemidactylium scutatum
393 observations
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
381 observations
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
300 observations
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
276 observations
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
117 observations
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
102 observations
Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
102 observations
Unisexual Mole Salamander
Ambystoma unisexual
101 observations · iNaturalist
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
92 observations · iNaturalist
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
51 observations
Spotted Turtle
Clemmys guttata
49 observations
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
35 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
21 observations
Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
11 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
Green Treefrog
Dryophytes cinereus
1 observation · iNaturalist