Reptiles and Amphibians of Lyon County, Iowa

Frogs and Toads

American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
Last recorded in 2017
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Acris blanchardi
Last recorded in 2017
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pseudacris maculata
Last recorded in 1995
Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Last recorded in 2017
Great Plains Toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
Last recorded in 1995
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
Last recorded in 2017
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
Last recorded in 1995

Lizards

Northern Prairie Skink
Plestiodon septentrionalis
Last recorded in 2020

Salamanders

Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
Last recorded in 1995

Snakes

Bullsnake
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Last recorded in 2003
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Last recorded in 1998
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Last recorded in 2003
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Last recorded in 1998
Redbelly Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Last recorded in 1998
Western Fox Snake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Last recorded in 2002

Turtles

Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
Last recorded in 1998
Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Last recorded in 1941