Reptiles and Amphibians of Poweshiek County, Iowa

Frogs and Toads

American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
Last recorded in 2024
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Acris blanchardi
Last recorded in 2022
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pseudacris maculata
Last recorded in 2021
Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Last recorded in 1983
Gray Treefrog
Hyla versicolor
Last recorded in 1943
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
Last recorded in 1955

Salamanders

Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
Last recorded in 2016

Snakes

Brown Snake
Storeria dekayi
Last recorded in 2017
Bullsnake
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Last recorded in 1966
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Last recorded in 1983
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Last recorded in 2019
Prairie Ringneck Snake
Diadophis punctatus arnyi
Last recorded in ????
Smooth Earth Snake
Virginia valeriae
Last recorded in 2011
Smooth Green Snake
Opheodrys vernalis
Last recorded in 2021
Western Fox Snake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Last recorded in 2024

Turtles

Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
Last recorded in 1983
Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Last recorded in 2022
Spiny Softshell Turtle
Apalone spinifera
Last recorded in 2024