Reptiles & Amphibians of Seattle, Washington
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted near Seattle, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
21,011
recent observations
31
species listed
31
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 21,011 research-grade observations across the 31 most-recorded species near Seattle. The most frequently seen is the Pacific chorus frog, with 5,506 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians near Seattle
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
5,506 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
3,827 observations
Northwestern Salamander
Ambystoma gracile
2,120 observations
Long-toed Salamander
Ambystoma macrodactylum
1,471 observations
Northwestern Garter Snake
Thamnophis ordinoides
1,451 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
1,397 observations
Rough-skinned Newt
Taricha granulosa
1,095 observations
Northern Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora
1,054 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
730 observations
Western Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon vehiculum
572 observations
Northern Alligator Lizard
Elgaria coerulea
537 observations
Ensatina
Ensatina eschscholtzii
527 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
271 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
98 observations
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
95 observations
Pacific Giant Salamander
Dicamptodon tenebrosus
55 observations
Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas
53 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
42 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
30 observations
River Cooter
Pseudemys concinna
28 observations
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
14 observations
Cascades Frog
Rana cascadae
11 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
10 observations
Coastal Tailed Frog
Ascaphus truei
9 observations · iNaturalist
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
2 observations · iNaturalist
Cuban Tree Frog
Osteopilus septentrionalis
1 observation
African Clawed Frog
Xenopus laevis
1 observation
Central Bearded Dragon
Pogona vitticeps
1 observation · iNaturalist
False Map Turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
1 observation
Afghan Tortoise
Testudo horsfieldii
1 observation · iNaturalist
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
1 observation
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