This list includes 5 Amphibians that start with F, from “Fire salamander” to “Fowler’s toad”. They are mostly small frogs and salamanders linked to streams, ponds, and moist forests worldwide. You can use this list for quick identification, classroom activities, and wildlife watching.

Amphibians that start with F are species of frogs, toads, and salamanders whose common names begin with F. The fire salamander, for example, appears in European folklore as a symbol of fire and transformation.

Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Habitat, Lifespan, and Notes.

Common name: The everyday name helps you quickly recognize species in field guides, signs, and casual observation.

Scientific name: The binomial name gives you precise taxonomy and helps locate authoritative species details across databases.

Habitat: This column shows typical ecosystems and regions so you can understand where to find each species.

Lifespan: Lifespan ranges indicate typical years in the wild or captivity, useful for study and care planning.

Notes: Brief remarks highlight conservation status, distinguishing features, or interesting facts that aid your quick comparison.

Amphibians that start with F

NameScientific nameHabitatLifespan (years)
Fire salamanderSalamandra salamandraTemperate forests, central/western Europe (woodlands, streams)(10–20 years) (AmphibiaWeb)
Florida chorus frogPseudacris nigritaPine flatwoods and marshes, SE USA (Florida)2–5 years (AmphibiaWeb)
Four-eyed frogPleurodema brachyopsGrasslands and marshes, central South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil)3–6 years (est.)
Four-toed salamanderHemidactylium scutatumBogs, sphagnum wetlands, eastern North America (USA, Canada)4–10 years (AmphibiaWeb)
Fowler’s toadAnaxyrus fowleriSandy woodlands, fields and coastal plains, eastern North America10–20 years (est./captive records)

Descriptions

Fire salamander
Bold black-and-yellow salamander of European woodlands; nocturnal, toxic skin secretions, often found near streams and logs.
Florida chorus frog
Small chorus frog with variable colors; males produce trilling calls from temporary wetlands during breeding season.
Four-eyed frog
Notable eye-like glands on its rear that deter predators; burrows and breeds in temporary pools.
Four-toed salamander
Small, slender salamander with only four toes; favors acidic bogs and lays eggs in moist moss or water.
Fowler’s toad
Medium-sized toad with dark spots and cranial crests; common on Atlantic coastal plain ponds where males call in spring.
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