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Checklist of Amphibians

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Amphibians

Common NameScientific NameNotes
SALAMANDERSCAUDATA
Mole SalamandersAmbystomatidae
Spotted SalamanderAmbystoma maculatumrare and local; only known from Edgartown
NewtsSalamandridae
Eastern NewtNotophthalmus viridescensrare and local; known from West Tisbury and Aquinnah
Lungless SalamandersPlethodontidae
Eastern Red-backed SalamanderPlethodon cinereusuncommon; both red-backed and lead-backed phases are known
Four-toed SalamanderHemidactylium scutatumrare and local; known only from West Tisbury
FROGS and TOADSANURA
North American SpadefootsScaphiopodidae
Eastern SpadefootScaphiopus holbrookiirare and local; "Threatened" in Massachusetts
True ToadsBufonidae
Fowler's ToadAnaxyrus fowleriuncommon and local
American ToadAnaxyrus americanusrare and local; only known from West Tisbury
Tree FrogsHylidae
Gray TreefrogHyla versicolorno breeding records; presumed imports occasionally heard calling
Spring PeeperPseudacris crucifercommon and widespread
True FrogsRanidae
Green FrogLithobates clamitanscommon
Pickerel FrogLithobates palustriscommon
American BullfrogLithobates catesbeianaintroduced and widespread