Amphibians
Explore the world of amphibians - frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.
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About this group
Amphibians include frogs, toads, salamanders and caecilians. Many begin life as aquatic larvae and undergo metamorphosis; life cycles vary among species.
Species guides
- European Common Frog
Rana temporaria
Identification practice
Compare these sourced clues with the photograph. Color can vary and some traits are shared by other species; use several visible details together.
European Common Frog(Rana temporaria)
A squat, tailless adult frog with a broad head and powerful hind legs for jumping and swimming. These are general frog clues, not a unique species diagnosis.
Fire Salamander(Salamandra salamandra)
A stout salamander with a black body and variable yellow or orange spots, patches or bands.
Gulf Coast Toad(Incilius nebulifer)
Pale yellow or cream stripes run along the sides and down the back. These are clues, not a unique diagnosis.
Reference: Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala · Species accountLuría-Manzano & Ramírez-Bautista (2019) · Diet study
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