Reptiles & Amphibians of Itasca State Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Itasca, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
285
recent observations
15
species listed
15
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 285 research-grade observations across the 15 most-recorded species in Itasca. The most frequently seen is the Common Snapping Turtle, with 54 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Itasca
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
54 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
52 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
38 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
33 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
28 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
20 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
14 observations
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
12 observations
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
8 observations · iNaturalist
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pseudacris maculata
7 observations
Eastern Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
5 observations
Prairie Skink
Plestiodon septentrionalis
5 observations
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
4 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
4 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
1 observation
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