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List of amphibians. The temnospondyl Eryops had sturdy limbs to support its body on land. Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) with limbs and feet specialised for climbing. Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus), a primitive salamander. The bright colours of the common reed frog (Hyperolius viridiflavus) are typical of a toxic species.
The list includes all commonly accepted genera, but also genera that are now considered invalid, doubtful (nomina dubia), or were not formally published (nomina nuda), as well as junior synonyms of more established names, and genera that are no longer considered amphibians. Modern forms are excluded from this list.
They also suggested that the prominent claws of some members could have been used as a defense against predators and other various functions. Unlike the generally light and agile ornithomimosaurs who avoided predation with speed, Therizinosaurus and relatives relied on arms and claws to face threats (and were generally slow-runners to begin ...
This is a list of amphibians found in the United States. A total of 306 amphibian species have been recorded in the United States , [ 1 ] 2 of which are now extinct. [ 2 ] This list is derived from the database listing of Amphibian Species of the World .
N. List of amphibians and reptiles of Nebraska. List of frogs and toads of New Jersey. List of amphibians of New Mexico. List of amphibians of North Carolina.
List of amphibians of Saint Kitts and Nevis. List of amphibians of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. List of amphibians of Saint Lucia. List of amphibians of Sint Maarten. List of amphibians of Sint Eustatius. List of amphibians of Montserrat. List of amphibians of Martinique. List of amphibians of Guadeloupe.
List of amphibians and reptiles of Saint Kitts and Nevis. List of amphibians and reptiles of Saint Lucia. List of amphibians and reptiles of Saint Martin. List of amphibians and reptiles of Saint Vincent. List of amphibians and reptiles of Sint Eustatius.
Temnospondyli. Temnospondyli (from Greek τέμνειν, temnein 'to cut' and σπόνδυλος, spondylos 'vertebra') or temnospondyls is a diverse ancient order of small to giant tetrapods —often considered primitive amphibians —that flourished worldwide during the Carboniferous, Permian and Triassic periods, with fossils being found on ...