Reptiles & Amphibians of Tennessee
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Tennessee, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
Naturalists have logged 130,725 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Tennessee. The most frequently seen is the Common Box Turtle, with 10,598 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Tennessee include Yonahlossee Salamander, Cherokee Blackbelly Salamander and Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Tennessee
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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