Amphibians & Reptiles

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New York State is home to a variety of amphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna). On this page you will find links to descriptions, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs of several amphibian and reptile species.

Herp Atlas Project

The Herp Atlas Project was a ten year survey designed to document the geographic distribution of New York State's amphibians and reptiles. The survey information is used to monitor changes in reptile and amphibian populations, guiding habitat and wildlife management decisions.

More about Amphibians & Reptiles:

Herp Atlas Project - The Amphibian & Reptile Atlas Project (Herp Atlas) was a ten year survey that was designed to document the geographic distribution of New York State's herpetofauna.
Eastern Hellbender Fact Sheet - Eastern Hellbender: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Eastern Tiger Salamander Fact Sheet - Eastern Tiger Salamander: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Northern Cricket Frog Fact Sheet - Northern Cricket Frog: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Blanding's Turtle Fact Sheet - Blanding's Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Bog Turtle Fact Sheet - Bog Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Spotted Turtle Fact Sheet - Spotted Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Eastern Mud Turtle Fact Sheet - Eastern Mud Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle Fact Sheet - Atlantic Ridley or Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Atlantic Hawksbill Sea Turtle Fact Sheet - Atlantic Hawksbill Sea Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Leatherback Sea Turtle Fact Sheet - Leatherback Sea Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Green Sea Turtle Fact Sheet - Green Sea Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Fact Sheet - Loggerhead Sea Turtle: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Eastern Massasauga Fact Sheet - Eastern Massasauga: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.
Timber Rattlesnake Fact Sheet - Timber Rattlesnake: species description, life history, distribution and habitat, status, management and research needs.