Reptiles & Amphibians of Seattle, Washington
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted near Seattle, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
20,812
recent observations
30
species listed
30
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 20,812 research-grade observations across the 30 most-recorded species near Seattle. The most frequently seen is the Pacific chorus frog, with 5,434 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians near Seattle
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
5,434 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
3,813 observations
Northwestern Salamander
Ambystoma gracile
2,112 observations
Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum
1,463 observations
Northwestern Garter Snake
Thamnophis ordinoides
1,411 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
1,384 observations
Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
1,091 observations
Northern Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora
1,048 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
726 observations
Western Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon vehiculum
568 observations
Northern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria coerulea
529 observations
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
525 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
266 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
98 observations
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
94 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
53 observations
Pacific Giant Salamander
Dicamptodon tenebrosus
46 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
42 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
30 observations
River Cooter
Pseudemys concinna
28 observations
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
14 observations
Cascades Frog
Rana cascadae
11 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
10 observations
Coastal Tailed Frog
Ascaphus truei
9 observations · iNaturalist
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
2 observations · iNaturalist
Cuban Tree Frog
Osteopilus septentrionalis
1 observation
African Clawed Frog
Xenopus laevis
1 observation
False Map Turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
1 observation
Afghan Tortoise
Testudo horsfieldii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
1 observation
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