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  1. Sep 1, 2021 · Examples of amphibian species include: frogs such as the American bullfrog, red-eyed tree frog and Goliath frog; salamanders such as the hellbender, European fire salamander and common mudpuppy; and caecilians such as the yellow-striped caecilian and Taita African caecilian.

  2. A list of amphibians organizes the class of amphibian by family and subfamilies and mentions the number of species in each of them. The list below largely follows Darrel Frost's Amphibian Species of the World (ASW), Version 5.5 (31 January 2011).

    • Spotted Salamander
    • Leopard Frog
    • American Bullfrog
    • Cane Toad
    • Wood Frog
    • Tiger Salamander
    • Rough-Skinned Newt
    • American Toad
    • Red-Eyed Tree Frog
    • Pacman Frog

    Scientific name: Ambystoma maculatum The Spotted salamander is named for the brightly colored yellow spots that cover it’s body. They are relatively large for a salamander and can grow as long as about 10 inches. Spotted salamanders are found throughout southeastern Canada and most of the eastern United States.

    Scientific name: Lithobates spp. There are many species of Leopard frogs, all of which are found in North, Central and South America. Leopard frogs have large spots and come in a variety of shades of green and brown with two stripes that run parallel from their eyes down their back. Leopard frogs are very adaptable and can be found in freshwater vi...

    Scientific name: Lithobates catesbeianus American bullfrogs are famous for their loud, deep, bellowing croaks that males use to attract female bullfrogs during mating season. They are found throughout freshwater ponds, lakes and swamps in eastern North America. In the southern United States, American Bullfrogs are commonly caught and eaten.

    Scientific name: Rhinella marina Cane toads are native to South and Central America, but invasivepopulations have exploded in the United States, Australia, the Caribbean and parts of Oceania. Cane toads were originally introduced to these new regions to help control pests in sugarcane fields, but they have tragically caused more harm than good. Can...

    Scientific name: Lithobates sylvaticus Wood frogs are very well adapted to inhabiting the cooler temperatures of the Northern United States as well as most of Canada. In fact, they have a very high freeze tolerance and can actually withstand freezing of their blood and body tissues during winter months. Wood frogs are commonly found in vernal pools...

    Scientific name: Ambystoma tigrinum Tiger salamanders get their name from the stripedpattern along their body, however their markings vary and they may have spots as well. These salamanders are large, and can grow between 6 and 8 inches. Tiger salamanders can be very difficult to find due to their secretive lifestyles as most of them live undergrou...

    Scientific name: Taricha granulosa Newts are very closely related to salamanders, however they tend to lead more aquatic lifestyles than most salamanders. The Rough-skinned newt is named for its rough, wrinkled looking skin. They have a bright red belly that makes them easy to tell apart from other species of newts or salamanders. These newts are f...

    Scientific name: Anaxyrus americanus This toad is common in the eastern United States as well as eastern Canada. There are actually three subspecies of the American toad, however they all share similar characteristics. American toads have textured skin giving them the appearance of warts and come in shades of light brown.

    Scientific name: Agalychnis callidryas The Red-eyed tree frog is probably an animal you think of when you think of animals that live in the rainforest. As you have likely guessed, these frogs have bright red eyes that stand out against their bright green body. Red-eyed tree frogs are arboreal, or tree-dwelling frogs that live in the rainforestsof C...

    Scientific name: Ceratophrys spp. There are several species of Pacman frog which get their name for their pacman like appearance given their round body and disproportionately large mouth. They have also been called South American horned frogs due to the horn-like spikes above each eye. These frogs are native to South America but are very common in ...

    • African Bullfrog. Pyxicephalus adspersus. southern Africa. These frogs live in swamps, ponds, or lakes that are partially shaded by trees or grasses on the banks of rivers and streams.
    • African Clawed Frog. Xenopus laevis. sub-Saharan Africa. 70-80 African Clawed Frogs are found in Africa, South America, and the southeastern part of the United States.
    • African Tree Toad. Nectophryne afra. Central Africa. African Tree Toads are native to sub-Saharan Africa.
    • American Toad. Anaxyrus americanus. United States. American Toads live in North America; they can be found from southern Canada to Central America.
  3. There are over 7,000 species of amphibians in the world, with their habitats scattered around the globe. Here is an A to Z list of different species of frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and more. Click on the name of an amphibian for facts about it.

  4. Oct 28, 2022 · Amphibians are vertebrates that require water to survive, are cold-blooded, and spend time both on land and in water. Though other animals only live on land or in the water, amphibians have the unique ability to thrive equally in both. Amphibians cover over 6,000 different species across the globe, but about 90% are frogs.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AmphibianAmphibian - Wikipedia

    Amphibians are ectothermic, anamniotic, four-limbed vertebrate animals that constitute the class Amphibia. In its broadest sense, it is a paraphyletic group encompassing all tetrapods excluding the amniotes (tetrapods with an amniotic membrane, such as modern reptiles, birds and mammals).