Reptiles & Amphibians of Maine
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Maine, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
46,394
recent observations
47
species listed
47
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 46,394 research-grade observations across the 47 most-recorded species in Maine. The most frequently seen is the Common Garter Snake, with 4,903 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Maine include Leatherback Sea Turtle and Green Sea Turtle - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Maine
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
4,903 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
4,383 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
4,365 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
3,262 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
3,221 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
3,217 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
3,070 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
3,014 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
2,595 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
2,263 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
2,055 observations · iNaturalist
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
1,939 observations
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
1,373 observations
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
1,141 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
726 observations
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
712 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
585 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
509 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
463 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
457 observations
Four-toed Salamander
Hemidactylium scutatum
396 observations
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
387 observations
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
304 observations
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
288 observations
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
126 observations
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
123 observations
Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
103 observations
Unisexual Mole Salamander
Ambystoma unisexual
101 observations · iNaturalist
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
94 observations · iNaturalist
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
55 observations
Spotted Turtle
Clemmys guttata
51 observations
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
41 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
21 observations
Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
12 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
10 observations
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
10 observations
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
6 observations
Cuban Tree Frog
Osteopilus septentrionalis
3 observations
Common Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
2 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
1 observation
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
1 observation
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
1 observation
Leopard Tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Tropical House Gecko
Hemidactylus mabouia
1 observation · iNaturalist
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Red-footed Tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonarius
1 observation · iNaturalist
Green Treefrog
Dryophytes cinereus
1 observation · iNaturalist
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