Reptiles & Amphibians of Ricketts Glen State Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Ricketts Glen, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
635
recent observations
24
species listed
24
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 635 research-grade observations across the 24 most-recorded species in Ricketts Glen. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Newt, with 254 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Ricketts Glen
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
254 observations
Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus ochrophaeus
96 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
54 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
36 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
35 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
25 observations
Northern Slimy Salamander
Plethodon glutinosus
21 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
16 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
15 observations
Central Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
15 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
14 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
10 observations
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
9 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
9 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
5 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
4 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
4 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
4 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
3 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
2 observations
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
1 observation
Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
1 observation
Common Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
1 observation
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
1 observation
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