Reptiles & Amphibians of Hawaii
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Hawaii, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
Naturalists have logged 43,469 research-grade observations across the 40 most-recorded species in Hawaii. The most frequently seen is the Gold Dust Day Gecko, with 11,321 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Hawaii include Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Olive Ridley Sea Turtle - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Hawaii
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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