Reptiles & Amphibians of Maquoketa Caves State Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Maquoketa Caves, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
41
recent observations
12
species listed
12
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 41 research-grade observations across the 12 most-recorded species in Maquoketa Caves. The most frequently seen is the American Toad, with 11 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Maquoketa Caves
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
11 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
7 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
4 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
3 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
3 observations
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
3 observations
Eastern Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
2 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
2 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
2 observations
Common Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
2 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
1 observation
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
1 observation
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