Amphibians: English Vocabulary List

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

"The bullfrog's deep call sounds like a bull mooing in the distance."

"The bullfrog's deep resonant call can be heard from half a mile away across still water."

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

"Toads have dry warty skin while frogs have smooth moist skin."

"The toad has dry warty skin and parotoid glands that secrete a mild toxin as defense."

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

"The frog jumped into the pond."

"The frog's permeable skin absorbs water and oxygen but also makes it highly sensitive to pollution."

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

"The axolotl can regrow its limbs."

"The axolotl retains its juvenile gills throughout its life and can regenerate lost body parts."

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

"Cane toads were introduced to Australia and became a major pest."

"The cane toad was introduced to Australia to control pests but became a devastating invasive species."

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

"The leopard frog leaps into the water when approached."

"The leopard frog gets its name from the distinctive dark spots scattered across its green back."

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

"A mudpuppy lives in water."

"The mudpuppy is a fully aquatic salamander that retains its external gills into adulthood permanently."

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

"The tree frog climbed the branch."

"The tree frog has adhesive discs on its toes that allow it to climb smooth vertical surfaces easily."

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

"The rough-skinned newt produces a powerful toxin in its skin."

"The newt lives in water during breeding season but spends the rest of the year on land."

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

"The salamander lives under logs."

"The salamander can regenerate entire limbs including bones muscles and nerves without scarring."