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Amphibians

Amphibians. Anurans (Frogs). Family Ascaphidae Family Pipidae Family Discoglossidae Family Rhinophrydinae Family Pelobatidae Family Bufonidae Family Atelopodidae Family Hylidae Family Leptodactylidae Family Ranidae Family Rhacophoridae Family Microhylidae. Order Caudata.

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Amphibians

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  1. Amphibians

  2. Anurans (Frogs) • Family AscaphidaeFamily PipidaeFamily DiscoglossidaeFamily RhinophrydinaeFamily PelobatidaeFamily BufonidaeFamily AtelopodidaeFamily HylidaeFamily LeptodactylidaeFamily RanidaeFamily RhacophoridaeFamily Microhylidae

  3. Order Caudata

  4. Order Gymnophiona or Apoda (caecilians):

  5. Amphiumas (Family Amphiumidae) Amphiumas are fully aquatic tailed amphibians frequently found burrowing in the thick sediment of wetlands. • Giant Salamanders, Hellbenders (Family Cryptobranchidae) Giant Salamanders and Hellbenders inhabit fast moving rivers with rocky bottoms and are very large, ranging in length from 12-24 inches. • Lungless Salamanders (Family Plethodontidae) Lungless salamanders are largely terrestrial but are abundant around streams. Lacking lungs and gills, they are unique for "breathing" through their skin. • Mole Salamanders (Family Ambystomatidae) Mole Salamanders are often subterranean, burrowing under the earth and seldom seen above-ground. • Mudpuppies, Olms, Waterdogs (Family Proteidae) Similar in appearance to but not as large as Hellbenders, aquatic mudpuppies are found widely from Canada, the Midwest, and southeast to Georgia. • Newts, Salamanders (Family Salamandridae) "True Salamanders" fall within this family. They are distinct from other tailed amphibians because their skin's texture is rough and lacks a moist surface. • Sirens (Family Sirenidae)

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