amphibian identification frogs and toads &salamanders
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Amphibian Amphibian IdentificationIdentificationFrogs and ToadsFrogs and Toads
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SalamandersSalamanders
FrogsFrogs
Bullfrog*Bullfrog*
True Frog: Aquatic; Likes large bodies of water.
3” to 6” in lengthRange: All of PA.
Northern Green Frog*Northern Green Frog*
True Frog: Aquatic 2” to 3” in lengthRange: All of PA.
Wood Frog*Wood Frog*True Frog: Terrestrial Frog1” to 2.75”Range: All of PALong Jumper
Northern Leopard Frog*Northern Leopard Frog*
True Frog: Terrestrial/Aquatic, Nocturnal2” to 3.5”
Range: Not found in North Central, North East and Philadelphia area.
Looks similar to the Pickeral Frog.
Jumps the furthest.
Mountain Chorus FrogMountain Chorus Frog
Tree frog: Nocturnal
1” to 1.25”
Range: Mts. Of Western PA.
Western Chorus FrogWestern Chorus Frog
Tree Frog: Terrestrial/Marsh
0.75” to 1.25” in length
Range: Primarily west of the mt. ridges of western PA.
Pickerel Frog*Pickerel Frog*
True Frog: Aquatic
1.75” to 3” in length
Range: All of PA.
Eastern Grey Treefrog*Eastern Grey Treefrog*
Tree Frog: comes down to the ground only at night.
1.25” to 2”Large tree frog.
Northern Spring Peeper*Northern Spring Peeper*
Tree frog: prefers near water source.
0.75” to 1.25”
Northern Cricket FrogNorthern Cricket Frog
Tree Frog: Terrestrial/Aquatic
Size: 5/8” to 1 3/8” in length
Range: Only South Eastern PA
ToadsToads
Eastern Spadefoot ToadEastern Spadefoot Toad
Habitat: Prefers sandy soil
Size: 1.75” to 2.25”
Range: South Central PA and Delaware River Region.
Spadefoot Family: Not a true toad!
Fowlers ToadFowlers Toad
Habitat: Sandy soil, low lying areas
Size: 2” to 3”
Range: All of PA south of Interstate 80.
True Toad!
Eastern American Toad*Eastern American Toad*
Habitat: Any where in PA.
Size: 2” to 3.5”
Range: All of PA.
True Toad!
Salamanders Salamanders
Eastern HellbenderEastern HellbenderGiant Salamander Family
Size: 11” to 20”
Habitat: Streams with boulders and snags
Nocturnal
Jefferson SalamanderJefferson SalamanderMole Salamander
Named after Jefferson College, which was named after President Jefferson.
Size: 4” to 7”
Habitat: Damp Forest
Range: All of PA.
Longtail SalamanderLongtail Salamander
Lungless Salamander, Brook Salamander and Nocturnal.
Size: 4” to 6”, with over half of their length being tail.
Habitat: Small Streams, with few fish.
Range: All of PA , but not found around Erie.
Marbled SalamanderMarbled Salamander
Mole Salamander
Size: 3.5” to 4”
Habitat: Woodlands and low swampy areas.
Range: Central Western PA and South Central to North Eastern PA.
MudpuppyMudpuppy Mudpuppy Salamander
Size: 8” to 13”
External Gills, permanent Larval stage.
Habitat: prefer clear, swift running water.
Range: Western PA mountains to the Ohio border.
Northern Dusky Northern Dusky SalamanderSalamander
Lungless Salamander
Size: 2.5” to 4.5” in length
Habitat: spring seeps and small (Rarely far from water.)
Range: All of PA.
Northern Red Northern Red SalamanderSalamander
Lungless Salamander
Size: 4.75” to 6”
Habitat: small streams and spring runs with gravel bottoms.
Range: All of PA.
Redback SalamanderRedback SalamanderLeadback SalamanderLeadback Salamander
Lungless Salamander, Terrestrial Salamander
Size: 2” to 3 5/8”
Habitat: Cool, moist forests
Range: All of PA.
Reproduction: Eggs layed in clusters hanging under logs and rocks.
Red-Spotted NewtRed-Spotted NewtRed-Eft (Terrestrial Stage: Juvenile)
Adult Stage
Larva Stage
Newt Family
Size: Red Eft: 1 3/8” to 3 3/8” Adult: 2 7/8” to 4”
Habitat: Clear still water.Range: All of PA.
Spotted SalamanderSpotted SalamanderMole Salamander:
Size: 6” to 8”
Habitat: Forested regions with vernal pools.
Range: All of PA.
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