This list includes 24 Amphibians that start with C, from “California newt” to “Cuban treefrog”. It spans frogs, toads, salamanders and newts found across global habitats, giving quick facts useful for field ID and classroom reference.

Amphibians that start with C are species whose common names begin with the letter C, including frogs, toads, salamanders and newts. A notable example is the California newt, familiar to early naturalists and coastal folklore.

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

Common name: The everyday name helps you quickly identify species and match field guides or local sightings.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial shows accepted taxonomy so you can cross-reference species across databases and research.

Habitat: A concise habitat note tells you where each species lives and helps you narrow searches by region and ecosystem.

Lifespan: Typical wild or captive age ranges give context on longevity and help you compare life histories across species.

Amphibians that start with C

Common name Scientific name Habitat/Region Lifespan (years) Description
Common frog Rana temporaria temperate forest ponds, Europe 5-10 years Familiar European frog; medium-sized, variable brown/green, breeds in ponds each spring, common in gardens and woodlands.
Common toad Bufo bufo forests, gardens, Europe & N Africa 10-20 years Large, warty toad; nocturnal insectivore, lays strings of eggs, long-lived and widespread across Europe.
Common midwife toad Alytes obstetricans rocky hillsides, ponds, W/C Europe 5-12 years Notable male egg-carrying behavior; small, squat toad with terrestrial habits and melodious call.
Common coquí Eleutherodactylus coqui Puerto Rico forests, Caribbean 2-4 years Tiny, loud night caller; direct-developing frog (no tadpole stage), culturally iconic and invasive in some areas.
Common tree frog Hyla arborea temperate wetlands & woodlands, Europe 4-8 years Bright green arboreal frog with sticky toes; sings from vegetation near ponds in spring and summer.
Carpenter frog Lithobates virgatipes acidic bogs & ponds, SE USA 3-6 years Slender, long-legged frog with subtle stripe; prefers sphagnum bogs and quiet wetlands.
Cascades frog Lithobates cascadae mountain meadows & streams, NW USA 3-7 years Small montane frog with spots and a yellow belly; sensitive to habitat loss and disease.
Cope’s gray treefrog Dryophytes chrysoscelis forests, ponds, E North America 2-7 years Small, variable gray/green frog with rapid trill call; cryptic skin and good climber.
Cuban treefrog Osteopilus septentrionalis Cuba, Caribbean; invasive Florida 2-7 years Large, invasive species in Florida; sticky pads, voracious predator of native frogs.
Chinese giant salamander Andrias davidianus cold rivers & streams, central China 50-80 years World’s largest amphibian; can exceed 1 m, critically endangered from overharvest and habitat loss.
Chinese fire-bellied newt Cynops orientalis ponds & slow streams, China 8-15 years (captive) Small newt with bright orange belly; popular pet, secretes toxins as defense.
Canyon treefrog Dryophytes arenicolor rocky streamside habitats, SW USA & N Mexico 4-6 years Camouflaged gray/brown treefrog that clings to rocks; common in arid canyons.
Cricket frog Acris crepitans marshes, ponds, E & central North America 2-3 years Tiny, lively frog with metallic chirp; excellent jumper found at water edges.
Crab-eating frog Fejervarya cancrivora mangroves, rice paddies, SE Asia 3-5 years Salt-tolerant frog that forages in brackish habitats; opportunistic diet includes crustaceans.
Cane toad Rhinella marina Central & S America; invasive worldwide 10-15 years Very large, toxic to predators and humans; major invasive species in Australia and the Pacific.
California newt Taricha torosa coastal streams & woodlands, California 8-20 years Orange-bellied newt with powerful tetrodotoxin; terrestrial adults return to streams to breed.
California slender salamander Batrachoseps attenuatus moist coastal forests, California 5-10 years Tiny, elongate lungless salamander; secretive, often under logs and leaf litter.
California red-legged frog Rana draytonii riparian areas, central & S California 6-10 years Largest frog in western North America; threatened, historic declines due to habitat loss.
Coastal tailed frog Ascaphus truei cold, fast mountain streams, Pacific NW 10-12 years Primitive frog with male “tail” for internal fertilization; adapted to rushing streams.
Colorado River toad Incilius alvarius deserts & riparian zones, SW USA & N Mexico 10-15 years Large desert toad producing potent bufotoxins; culturally significant and medically notable.
Common reed frog Hyperolius viridiflavus reeds & wetlands, sub-Saharan Africa 3-5 years Small, often brightly patterned arboreal frog found in vegetation near water.
Common mistfrog Litoria rheocola rainforest streams, NE Australia 4-8 years Small stream frog once common; populations hit hard by chytrid fungus.
Chinese fire-bellied toad Bombina orientalis ponds & wetlands, NE China & Korea 5-10 years Small toad with vivid orange belly used as warning coloration; popular in the pet trade.
Common river frog Amietia angolensis rivers & streams, sub-Saharan Africa 3-6 years Robust stream-associated frog with wide African distribution and variable coloration.

Descriptions

Common frog
Common toad
Common midwife toad
Common coquí
Common tree frog
Carpenter frog
Cascades frog
Cope’s gray treefrog
Cuban treefrog
Chinese giant salamander
Chinese fire-bellied newt
Canyon treefrog
Cricket frog
Crab-eating frog
Cane toad
California newt
California slender salamander
California red-legged frog
Coastal tailed frog
Colorado River toad
Common reed frog
Common mistfrog
Chinese fire-bellied toad
Common river frog
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