Illinois Natural History Survey - University of Illinois

Shelby County Amphibians and Reptiles

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Scientific Name Common Name
Ambystoma opacum Marbled Salamander
Plethodon glutinosus Northern Slimy Slamander
Necturus maculosus Mudpuppy
Bufo americanus American Toad
Bufo fowleri Fowler's Toad
Acris crepitans Cricket Frog
Pseudacris crucifer Spring Peeper
Pseudacris triseriata Western Chrous Frog
Rana catesbeiana Bullfrog
Rana clamitans Green Frog
Rana sphenocephala Southern Leopard Frog
Chelydra serpentina Snapping Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita Map Turtle
Terrapene carolina Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata Ornate Box Turtle
Apalone mutica Smooth Softshell
Sceloporus undulatus Fence Lizard
Clonophis kirtlandii Kirtland's Snake
Coluber constrictor Racer
Diadophis punctatus Ringneck Snake
Elaphe obsoleta Rat Snake
Lampropeltis calligaster Prairie Kingsnake
Nerodia sipedon Northern Water Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata Redbelly Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis Common Garter Snake