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Overview Of Amphibians
Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that live part of their lives in water and part on land. They usually begin life as larvae in the water, breathing through gills. As they grow, they develop lungs and legs for life on land. Common examples include frogs, toads, and salamanders. Their skin is smooth or slightly bumpy and must stay moist to help with breathing
Amphibians By Name
Click below to discover the many fascinating amphibians that swim, hop, leap, crawl, and float around the eastern United States.
Frogs And Toads
Frogs and toads are both types of amphibians, but they have some key differences. Frogs usually have smooth, moist skin and long legs for jumping, while toads have dry, bumpy skin and shorter legs better suited for walking or short hops. Both lay their eggs in water, and their young, called tadpoles, live in water before changing into adults. Frogs often live near ponds or streams, while toads can survive in drier places. They eat insects and other small animals, using their sticky tongues to catch prey.
Species List
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus (formerly Bufo americanus)
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus (formerly Rana catesbeiana)
Baby Toads
Fowler’s Toad
Anaxyrus fowleri (formerly considered a subspecies of Anaxyrus woodhousii)
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans (formerly Rana clamitans)
Green Tree Frog
Dryophytes cinereus (formerly Hyla cinerea)
Squirrel Tree Frog
Dryophytes squirellus
Salamanders
Salamanders are amphibians with long bodies, short legs, and tails. They often look like lizards but have smooth, moist skin instead of scales. Most salamanders live in damp places like forests, near streams or under logs. They start life in water as larvae and later grow lungs to live on land, though some stay in water their whole lives. Salamanders eat insects, worms, and other small animals. They are quiet and often come out at night.
Species List
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
