Reptiles & Amphibians of Mount Mitchell State Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Mount Mitchell, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
312
recent observations
32
species listed
32
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 312 research-grade observations across the 32 most-recorded species in Mount Mitchell. The most frequently seen is the Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander, with 76 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Mount Mitchell include Hellbender - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Mount Mitchell
Carolina Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus carolinensis
76 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
44 observations
Blue Ridge Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea wilderae
22 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Ridge Blackbelly Salamander
Desmognathus mavrokoilius
21 observations · iNaturalist
Yonahlossee Salamander
Plethodon yonahlossee
17 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
16 observations
Northern Gray-cheeked Salamander
Plethodon montanus
15 observations · iNaturalist
White-spotted Slimy Salamander
Plethodon cylindraceus
13 observations · iNaturalist
Seal Salamander
Desmognathus monticola
13 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
12 observations
Common Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
10 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
9 observations
Northern Pygmy Salamander
Desmognathus organi
7 observations · iNaturalist
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
5 observations
Central Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
4 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
3 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
3 observations
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
3 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
2 observations
Northern Shovel-nosed Salamander
Desmognathus marmoratus
2 observations
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
2 observations
Common Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
2 observations
Wolf Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus lycos
2 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
1 observation
Hellbender
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
1 observation
Red Salamander
Pseudotriton ruber
1 observation
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
1 observation
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
1 observation
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
1 observation
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
1 observation
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
1 observation
Cope's Gray Tree Frog
Dryophytes chrysoscelis
1 observation · iNaturalist
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