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ISLE ROYALE
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Appendix (continued)

Amphibians and Reptiles


HabitatOccurrence


Mudpuppy, Necturus maculosusLakes and streams.?

Blue-spotted salamander, Ambystoma lateraleForest, under logs and leaves.?

Red-spotted newt, Diemictylus viridescensShallow water, forest.?

American toad, Bufo terrestrisMost land environments; breeds in water.Common

Spring peeper, Hyla cruciferShrubby vegetation; breeds in water.Common

Western chorus frog, Pseudacris nigrita triseriataRock pools, bogs, and swamps.Common
(rock pools)

Wood frog, Rana sylvaticaMoist woods and streams.Common

Green frog, Rana clamitansMost aquatic environments.Common

Mink frog, Rana septentrionalisAquatic environments.?

Painted turtle, Chrysemys pictaBeaver ponds and small lakes.Uncommon

Garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalisMost land environments.Common

Red-bellied snake, Storeria occipitomaculataMoist land environments.Uncommon

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