Reptiles & Amphibians of Maine
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Maine, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
47,692
recent observations
47
species listed
47
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 47,692 research-grade observations across the 47 most-recorded species in Maine. The most frequently seen is the Common Garter Snake, with 5,027 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
5,027 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
4,497 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
4,459 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
3,444 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
3,381 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
3,291 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
3,156 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
3,032 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
2,631 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
2,330 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
2,133 observations · iNaturalist
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
1,983 observations
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
1,419 observations
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
1,186 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
756 observations
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
727 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
602 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
535 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
473 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
467 observations
Four-toed Salamander
Hemidactylium scutatum
401 observations
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
389 observations
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
309 observations
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
293 observations
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
127 observations
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
123 observations
Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
104 observations
Unisexual Mole Salamander
Ambystoma unisexual
101 observations · iNaturalist
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
95 observations
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
55 observations
Spotted Turtle
Clemmys guttata
52 observations
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
41 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
10 observations
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
6 observations
Cuban Tree Frog
Osteopilus septentrionalis
3 observations
Common Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
2 observations
Red-footed Tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonarius
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
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
1 observation
Green Treefrog
Dryophytes cinereus
1 observation · iNaturalist
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