This list includes 14 Amphibians that start with A, from “African bullfrog” to “Axolotl”. These species range from burrowing frogs to neotenic salamanders and include frogs, toads, and salamanders found across the globe. They are useful for education, conservation awareness, hobbyist study, and basic ecological observation.

Amphibians that start with A are animals that live both in water and on land and often show stage-based life cycles and moist skin adaptations. Many, like the axolotl, also appear in culture and scientific study because of their unusual life histories.

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

Common name: The common name helps you quickly recognize a species in field guides, pet lists, and casual references.

Scientific name: The scientific name gives the accepted binomial so you can locate precise species information and avoid naming confusion.

Habitat: Habitat describes typical ecosystems and regions, helping you understand where each species lives and where to look.

Lifespan: Lifespan lists typical age ranges in the wild or captivity, helping you assess care needs and study longevity.

Conservation status: Conservation status shows current risk levels, helping you prioritize species for study, outreach, or conservation attention.

Amphibians that start with A

Common nameScientific nameHabitatLifespan (years)
American toadAnaxyrus americanusWoodlands, fields & suburban areas, eastern & central North Americawild: 5–10 yrs; captive: 10–35 yrs
American bullfrogLithobates catesbeianusPonds, lakes & marshes, eastern North America; invasive elsewherewild: 7–10 yrs; captive: 15–20 yrs
AxolotlAmbystoma mexicanumHighland lakes and canals, Xochimilco, Mexico City basinwild: 5–15 yrs; captive: 10–20 yrs
African clawed frogXenopus laevisFreshwater ponds and streams, sub-Saharan Africa; introduced globallywild: 5–10 yrs; captive: 10–15 yrs
African bullfrogPyxicephalus adspersusSavannas and seasonal ponds, southern & eastern Africawild: 10–20 yrs; captive: 20–45 yrs
African dwarf frogHymenochirus boettgeriSlow-moving freshwater, Central & West Africawild: 5–8 yrs; captive: 8–10 yrs
Alpine newtIchthyosaura alpestrisMountain ponds & forests, Europe (Alps and broader regions)wild: 6–15 yrs; captive: 15–20 yrs
Alpine salamanderSalamandra atraMoist montane forests and alpine meadows, central & southern Europewild: 10–20 yrs; captive: 20–30 yrs
Amazon milk frogTrachycephalus resinifictrixTree holes & flooded forests, Amazon Basin (South America)wild: 5–10 yrs; captive: 10–20 yrs
Arizona treefrogDryophytes wrightorumPine-oak and montane streams, SW USA & northern Mexicowild: 3–6 yrs; captive: 5–8 yrs
Australian green tree frogLitoria caeruleaWoodlands, savanna & urban gardens, northern & eastern Australiawild: 10–15 yrs; captive: 16–20 yrs
American green treefrogDryophytes cinereusWetlands, forests & suburban ponds, southeastern USAwild: 2–5 yrs; captive: 6–10 yrs
Amazon horned frogCeratophrys cornutaLeaf litter & flooded forest floors, Amazon Basinwild: 8–12 yrs; captive: 10–15 yrs
Argentine horned frogCeratophrys cranwelliGrasslands and gallery forests, Argentina & neighboring regionswild: 8–12 yrs; captive: 10–20 yrs

Descriptions

American toad
Stocky, warty toad common in lawns and forests; easy to ID by raised parotoid glands and trilling call during breeding season.
American bullfrog
Large, loud pond frog with deep croak; a voracious predator that can outcompete native amphibians where introduced.
Axolotl
Neotenic salamander that keeps gills into adulthood; famous for regeneration and wide range of captive color morphs.
African clawed frog
Flattened, fully aquatic frog with clawed hind toes; often used in labs and easy to spot by smooth body and sideways swimming.
African bullfrog
Huge, robust burrowing frog; males are protective parents and can consume large prey, including small vertebrates.
African dwarf frog
Small, fully aquatic frog popular in aquaria; delicate webbed feet and silent compared with larger Xenopus species.
Alpine newt
Small colorful newt with bright breeding males; active in ponds during spring and secretive on land otherwise.
Alpine salamander
Glossy black salamander often found under logs and stones; gives birth to fully formed young rather than aquatic larvae.
Amazon milk frog
Large, nocturnal treefrog with marbled pattern and sticky toe pads; name from milky secretion historically reported.
Arizona treefrog
Small, green-brown treefrog active near mountain streams; distinctive short, nasal call during rainy season.
Australian green tree frog
Large, docile treefrog with smooth skin and round pupils; common as a pet and known for friendly appearance.
American green treefrog
Small bright green frog often heard at night; excellent climber with adhesive toe pads and a cheerful call.
Amazon horned frog
Ambush predator with large mouth and horn-like cranial projections; sits buried waiting for passing prey.
Argentine horned frog
Stocky, colorful frog (often called “Pacman frog”); voracious eater and popular in the pet trade for its appetite.
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