Maine is a coastal state in the northeastern regions of the United States, with diverse geology that has given rise to a wide array of habitats. It includes coastal areas, forests, mountains, lakes, and wetlands where hundreds of native and non-native animals live. Its coastline stretches along the southern borders, characterized by tidal marshes and sandy beaches. On the west side of the state lies the Appalachian Mountain range.
Places suitable for wildlife-watching include Baxter State Park, Acadia National Park, and the National Scenic Trail.
List of Different Types of Animals Found in Maine
Mammals
Moose
White-Tailed Deer
American Black Bear
Canada Lynx
Eastern Coyote
Bobcat
Red Fox
Eastern Chipmunk
Eastern Gray Squirrel
North American Porcupine
American Beaver
American Mink
Snowshoe Hare
Eastern Woodrat
Raccoon
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit
Striped Skunk
Eastern Mole
Virginia Opossum
Common Muskrat
Little Brown Bat
Big Brown Bat
Eastern Red Bat
Eastern Long-eared Bat
Fisher
American Marten
Northern River Otter
Gray Seal
Harbor Seal
Hooded Seal
Atlantic Right Whale
Pilot Whale
Humpback Whale
Beluga
Gray wolves and cougars were also found in Maine, but their populations have been extirpated.
Birds
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern Cardinal
Blue Jay
Dark-eyed Junco
American Goldfinch
Atlantic Puffin
Bald Eagle
Northern Goshawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Common Eider
Great Cormorant
Common Tern
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Reptiles
American Alligator
Coachwhip
Common Gartersnake
Common Watersnake
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Plain-Bellied Watersnake
Dekay’s Brownsnake
Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake
Louisiana Pinesnake
North American Racer
Northern Mole Kingsnake
Speckled Kingsnake
Ring-Necked Snake
Rough Earthsnake
Saltmarsh Snake
Scarlet Kingsnake
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Eastern Copperhead
Northern Cottonmouth
Harlequin Coralsnake
Timber Rattlesnake
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Gopher Tortoise
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Amphibians
Cajun Chorus Frog
Eastern Cricket Frog
Dusky Gopher Frog
Southern Cricket Frog
Green Treefrog
Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad
Gulf Coast Toad
Eastern Tiger Salamander
Gulf Coast Waterdog
Louisiana Slimy Salamander
Webster’s Salamander
Common Mudpuppy
Eastern Spadefoot
Fishes
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Arctic Char
Burbot
Rainbow Smelt
Lake Whitefish
White Perch
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Striped Bass
Landlocked Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Alewife
American Eel
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Though there are no native sharks in this state, shark sightings are common in the coastal waters of Maine. Common species of sharks spotted here include the great white, blue, thresher, and shortfin mako sharks.
Insects and Invertebrates
Pink-edged Sulphur
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly
Mosquito
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Eastern Dobsonfly
Eastern Spruce Budworm
Assassin Bug
Bed Bug
House Centipede
Burying Beetle
Eastern Hercules Beetle
Eastern Firefly
Deer Tick
Black-legged Tick
Ichneumon Wasp
Brown-tail Moth
Common Pillbug
Maritime Earwig
Bald-faced Hornet
Honeybee
Carpenter Bee
Bold Jumping Spider
State Animals of Maine
State Animal
Moose
State Bird
Black-capped Chickadee
State Fish
Landlocked Salmon
State Insect
Honeybee
State Butterfly
Pink-edged Sulphur
State Crustacean
Lobster
State Cat
Maine Coon
FAQ
What are the most dangerous animals in Maine?
Moose is often regarded as the most dangerous animal in Maine, as it is capable of attacking and injuring humans if threatened or provoked. Then there are carnivores like the black bear and coyote.
Are there any endangered animals in Maine?
Some of the rare and endangered animals from the state include the red knot, northern long-eared bat, rusty patched bumblebee, and leatherback sea turtle.
