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Mammals of Maquoketa Caves State Park

The mammals most often spotted in Maquoketa Caves, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

38
recent observations
11
species listed
11
mammals

Naturalists have logged 38 research-grade observations across the 11 most-recorded species in Maquoketa Caves. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Chipmunk, with 12 recorded sightings.

Most-observed mammals in Maquoketa Caves

Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
12 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
6 observations
Groundhog
Marmota monax
6 observations
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
4 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
2 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
2 observations
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
2 observations
Little Brown Bat
Myotis lucifugus
1 observation
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
1 observation
Eastern Mole
Scalopus aquaticus
1 observation
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
1 observation

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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