NPS, G. Wagner
American Toad, Bufo americanus
Pipestone National Monument has a variety of ecosystems and is generally wet during the springtime. These conditions allow for the presence and reproductive success of several species of amphibians. The temporary pools created by the quartzite outcroppings as well as several small ephemeral wetlands provide suitable habitat for the following species at the Monument:
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Scientific Name
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Common Name
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Bufo americanus
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American Toad
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Pseudacris triseriata
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Western Chorus Frog
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Ambystoma tigrinum
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Tiger Salamander
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Rana pipiens
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Northern Leopard Frog
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Eumeces septentrionalis
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Northern Prairie Skink
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Thamnophis radix
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Plains Garter Snake
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Chrysemys picta
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Painted Turtle
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Hyla versicolor/chrysoscelis
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Cope's/Gray Treefrog
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Chelydra serpentina
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Common Snapping Turtle
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