This list includes 10 Amphibians that start with D, from “Danube crested newt” to “Dyeing poison frog”. It covers species ranging from temperate newts to tropical poison frogs. Use it for field identification, classroom reference, or quick species comparison.

Amphibians that start with D are amphibian species whose common names begin with the letter D. They include newts and poison frogs, like the Danube crested newt and the Dyeing poison frog. Poison frogs appear in indigenous stories and in toxin research.

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

Common name: The familiar name you recognize in guides, useful for quick identification and everyday reference.

Scientific name: The accepted binomial you use for precise species lookup and cross-referencing among databases.

Habitat: A concise description of typical ecosystems and regions where you are likely to find the species.

Lifespan: Typical wild and captive age ranges, helping you compare longevity across species for care or study.

Notes: Brief conservation, behavior, or distribution points that give context and guide further research or observation.

Amphibians that start with D

NameScientific nameHabitatLifespan (years)
Darwin’s frogRhinoderma darwiniitemperate forest streams, Chile & Argentina4–8 yrs wild; 8–12 yrs captive
Desert rain frogBreviceps macropscoastal dunes & sandy shores, Namibia–S Africa4–6 yrs wild; 6–10 yrs captive
Desert tree frogLitoria rubellaarid woodlands & grasslands, inland Australia3–6 yrs wild; 6–10 yrs captive
Dyeing poison frogDendrobates tinctoriuslowland rainforests, Amazon Basin & Guianas4–10 yrs wild; 10–15 yrs captive
Danube crested newtTriturus dobrogicusponds, floodplains & wetlands, Danube Basin & SE Europe10–15 yrs wild; 12–20 yrs captive
Dybowski’s frogRana dybowskiicool temperate forests & streams, NE Asia (Russia, Korea, China, Japan)3–8 yrs wild; 8–12 yrs captive
Dwarf salamanderEurycea quadridigitataleaf litter, seepage slopes & shallow swamps, SE USA2–5 yrs wild; 5–10 yrs captive
Dwarf waterdogNecturus punctatusslow streams, swamps & ponds with soft substrate, SE USA8–12 yrs wild; 12–20 yrs captive
Dwarf sirenPseudobranchus striatusvegetated marshes, swamps & ditches, SE USA6–10 yrs wild; 8–15 yrs captive
Dusky gopher frogLithobates sevosuslongleaf pine sandhills & ephemeral ponds, SE USA (Gulf Coast)5–10 yrs wild; 10–15 yrs captive

Descriptions

Darwin’s frog
Tiny forest frog whose males brood tadpoles in the vocal sac; notable parental care and vulnerable to habitat loss.
Desert rain frog
Round, burrowing frog famous for its high-pitched squeak; adapted to sandy dunes and nocturnal activity.
Desert tree frog
Hardy, small tree frog that tolerates dry conditions and breeds opportunistically after rains.
Dyeing poison frog
Brightly patterned poison-dart frog; uses warning colors and skin toxins to deter predators.
Danube crested newt
Crested aquatic newt with striking breeding dorsal crest; reliant on clean lowland wetlands.
Dybowski’s frog
Medium-sized stream frog of East Asia, active in cooler climates and breeds in ponds and slow streams.
Dwarf salamander
Tiny, slender salamander that hides in moist leaf litter near wetlands; elusive and secretive.
Dwarf waterdog
Small, fully aquatic salamander with external gills; remains underwater year-round.
Dwarf siren
Eel-like, limb-reduced salamander that lives in shallow waters and can aestivate in mud during droughts.
Dusky gopher frog
Critically endangered species dependent on temporary breeding ponds in pine uplands; highly threatened by habitat loss.
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