List of amphibians of Great Britain
- List of amphibians of Great Britain
There are seven species of British amphibians. In addition, there are a number of naturalized species. The natives comprise three newts, two toads and two frogs.
Native species
* Newts
** Great Crested Newt ("Triturus cristatus")
** Smooth Newt ("Triturus vulgaris")
** Palmate Newt ("Triturus helveticus")
* Toads
** Common Toad ("Bufo bufo")
** Natterjack Toad ("Bufo calamita")
* Frogs
** Common Frog ("Rana temporaria")
** Pool Frog ("Rana lessonae") — there is some disagreement among specialists on whether this species is native
= Naturalised and escaped species =
* Salamanders and Newts
** Fire Salamander ("Salamandra salamandra") — has bred at least once
** Alpine Newt ("Triturus alpestris") (naturalized)
** Italian Crested Newt ("Triturus (cristatus) carnifex")
* Toads
** Midwife Toad ("Alytes obstetricans") (naturalized)
** Yellow-bellied Toad ("Bombina variegata") (naturalized)
* Frogs
** Painted Frog ("Discoglossus pictus") — has bred at least once
** European Tree Frog ("Hyla arborea")
** Australian Tree Frog — has bred at least once
** Marsh Frog ("Rana ridibunda") (naturalized)
** Edible Frog ("Rana esculenta") (naturalized)
** American Bullfrog ("Rana catesbeiana") — not established
** African Clawed Frog (Toad) ("Xenopus")
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