Water-linked life cycles
Many amphibians hatch as aquatic larvae and later change body form, although species such as the axolotl retain aquatic juvenile features as adults.
amphibian species list
Amphibian species list
Meet amphibians shaped by ponds, streams, caves, wetlands, cloud forests, and seasonal water.
What belongs in this list?
Amphibians are vertebrates with permeable skin and life cycles closely connected to water or moisture. Frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians are the main living groups.
Skin and respiration
Moist skin can contribute to gas exchange, making water quality, humidity, temperature, and disease especially important.
Small animals, useful signals
Because amphibians respond strongly to environmental change, their presence and breeding success can reveal information about habitat conditions.
10 amphibians in the catalog
The list is rendered in the page for browsing and search discovery. A reviewed label marks animals with a dedicated picture and source-backed profile.
- American BullfrogFreshwater pondCatalog entry
- AxolotlFreshwaterReviewed profile
- Fire SalamanderEuropean woodlandCatalog entry
- Glass FrogCloud forestCatalog entry
- Japanese Giant SalamanderMountain streamReviewed profile
- OlmCave streamReviewed profile
- Poison Dart FrogRainforestReviewed profile
- Red-eyed Tree FrogRainforest canopyReviewed profile
- Surinam ToadTropical freshwaterCatalog entry
- Tiger SalamanderGrassland pondCatalog entry
Reviewed amphibians profiles
Every profile includes an original overview, adaptations, behavior, conservation context, sources, and an image license record.
Amphibian
Axolotl
Freshwater canals and wetlands
Amphibian
Poison Dart Frog
Humid tropical forest floors, vegetation, and stream margins
Amphibian
Japanese Giant Salamander
Cold, clear, fast-flowing rivers and rocky mountain streams
Amphibian
Red-eyed Tree Frog
Humid lowland rainforest near ponds, streams, and temporary pools
Amphibian
Olm
Underground karst waters, cave streams, and flooded limestone passagesCommon questions
What animals are amphibians?
Frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians are amphibians.
Is an axolotl an amphibian?
Yes. An axolotl is an aquatic salamander that normally retains external gills into adulthood.
Are amphibians reptiles?
No. Amphibians and reptiles are separate vertebrate groups with different skin, reproduction, and development patterns.