Animals - Amphibians

Here you will learn the names of amphibians in English such as "frog", "salamander", and "siren".

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Animals
bullfrog [noun]

a large frog originated in North America that has a loud croak

a small European toad with brownish yellow color that has short hind legs and moves by running rather than hopping

toad [noun]

any kind of frog that has a dry leathery skin, which is more terrestrial and has shorter hind limbs

frog [noun]

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

Ex: Frogs are commonly found in wetlands and near water sources .
axolotl [noun]

a neotenic aquatic salamander native to Mexico, known for its unique appearance and critical status as an endangered species

a common frog species found in Australia and New Zealand, known for its distinctive stripes and preference for wetland habitats

a toxic toad species from South and Central America, introduced to control pests in various parts of the world, with harmful effects on local ecosystems

a frog species with a spotted pattern resembling that of a leopard, known for its jumping ability and preference for freshwater habitats

mudpuppy [noun]

a species of aquatic salamander with a stout body, external gills, and paddle-like feet

olm [noun]

a fully aquatic amphibian with pale skin, small eyes, and external gills

a small, arboreal amphibian with specialized toe pads for climbing trees, known for its vibrant colors and patterns

a massive amphibian species known for being the largest frog in the world in terms of size and weight

a Central African species of frog with sharp claws it can protrude through its skin to use as weapons

a large, aquatic salamander with a flat body, slimy skin, and fringed folds of skin along its sides

hyla [noun]

a genus of frogs characterized by their ability to climb trees and their distinctive calls

a small amphibian that exhibits unique parental care behavior, with the male carrying the eggs on its hind legs until they hatch

a small amphibian found in North America that can survive freezing temperatures

newt [noun]

a semi-aquatic amphibian related to salamanders that is cold-blooded and has a long tail

pipa [noun]

a genus of aquatic frogs found in South America, known for their flattened bodies and unusual reproductive behavior, where tadpoles develop inside the female's mouth

a South American amphibian with a unique reproductive strategy where eggs are embedded in the female's back

any ground-dwelling amphibian with a long body and tail that has a soft moist skin

Ex: Salamanders are often mistaken for lizards due to their similar appearance .
siren [noun]

a North American aquatic salamander with small forelimbs, no hind limbs, and permanent external gills

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