URODELA - The Newts and Salamanders
Salamanders are superficially lizard like amphibians found primarily in the Northern hemisphere, They are found in both fresh water and on land, but also a number of species are subterranean, dwelling in water filled underground caves. There are 655 known species with a particular concentration in North America which contains one third of all species.
California Newt (Taricha torosa)
Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus)
Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris)
ANURA - The Frogs and Toads
The frogs and toads represent 90% of the species of Amphibian - they are short bodied, tailess ampbians as adults, primarily associated with fresh water. They are very varied and can be found in a wide range of habitats including fresh water, dry land and trees. There is no actual differentiation between frogs and toads - it tends to be that wartier species and named toads and smoother frogs without any actual taxonomic relevance.
Banded Bullfrog (Kaloula pulchra)
Common Frog (Rana temporaria)
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Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris)
ANURA - The Frogs and Toads
The frogs and toads represent 90% of the species of Amphibian - they are short bodied, tailess ampbians as adults, primarily associated with fresh water. They are very varied and can be found in a wide range of habitats including fresh water, dry land and trees. There is no actual differentiation between frogs and toads - it tends to be that wartier species and named toads and smoother frogs without any actual taxonomic relevance.
Banded Bullfrog (Kaloula pulchra)
Common Frog (Rana temporaria)
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