Reptiles & Amphibians of Vermont
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Vermont, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
73,295
recent observations
50
species listed
50
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 73,295 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Vermont. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Newt, with 12,089 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Vermont
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
12,089 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
8,561 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
6,377 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
6,273 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
5,348 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
4,561 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
4,076 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
3,793 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
3,619 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
2,426 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
2,183 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
2,118 observations · iNaturalist
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
2,017 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
1,838 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
1,388 observations
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
1,082 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
799 observations
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
678 observations
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
654 observations
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
464 observations
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
440 observations
Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
405 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
319 observations
Four-toed Salamander
Hemidactylium scutatum
299 observations
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
213 observations
Jefferson Salamander
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
176 observations
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
174 observations
Unisexual Mole Salamander
Ambystoma unisexual
171 observations · iNaturalist
Central Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
153 observations
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
119 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
103 observations
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
87 observations
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
58 observations
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
51 observations
Spotted Turtle
Clemmys guttata
51 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
31 observations
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
27 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
22 observations
Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
12 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
10 observations
Common Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
7 observations
Common Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
6 observations
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
5 observations
Fowler's Toad
Anaxyrus fowleri
3 observations
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
3 observations
Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis
2 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
1 observation
Cuban Tree Frog
Osteopilus septentrionalis
1 observation
Marbled Salamander
Ambystoma opacum
1 observation
Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus ochrophaeus
1 observation
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