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Reptiles & Amphibians of Maquoketa Caves State Park

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

51
recent observations
15
species listed
15
reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 51 research-grade observations across the 15 most-recorded species in Maquoketa Caves. The most frequently seen is the American Toad, with 12 recorded sightings.

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Maquoketa Caves

American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
12 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
8 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
6 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
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
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
2 observations
Common Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
2 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
1 observation
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Acris blanchardi
1 observation
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
1 observation
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
1 observation · iNaturalist

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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