Here you’ll find 2 Amphibians that start with Z that begin with Z, organized from “Zetek’s treefrog” to “Zigzag salamander”. These two entries show how rare Z-names are and cover both tropical treefrog and temperate salamander habitats.

Amphibians that start with Z are species whose common names begin with the letter Z. Zetek’s treefrog is named for entomologist James Zetek, a reminder that species names often honor people.

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

Common name: The familiar name helps you quickly recognize a species and match field guides or local references.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives you a precise identifier that avoids regional name confusion and supports research.

Habitat: Brief habitat descriptions let you know where to look for the species in the wild, by ecosystem.

Lifespan: Lifespan ranges give you expectations for wild and captive longevity and help compare species lifespans.

Range: Geographic range notes tell you which countries or regions the species occurs in, aiding field planning.

Conservation status: Status labels highlight extinction risk so you can assess urgency for study or conservation action.

Notes: Short notes include distinguishing features, taxonomic remarks, or brief ecology points that help you identify species quickly.

Amphibians that start with Z

Common nameScientific nameHabitat/RegionLifespan (years)
Zigzag salamanderPlethodon dorsalisDeciduous forest leaf litter, SE USA10–20 (AmphibiaWeb)
Zetek’s treefrogIsthmohyla zetekiMontane cloud forest streams, central Panama3–5 (IUCN)

Descriptions

Zigzag salamander
Small lungless salamander with a jagged dorsal stripe; nocturnal leaf-litter dweller; tolerates cool, moist microhabitats; habitat-sensitive but generally not threatened.
Zetek’s treefrog
Medium-sized stream-breeding treefrog; bright colors historically common; populations crashed from chytrid fungus, now rare or locally extinct in parts of its range.
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