This list includes 17 Amphibians that start with G, from “Giant African bullfrog” to “Gulf Coast toad”. They range from large burrowing frogs to small coastal toads, occupying tropical and temperate habitats worldwide. Use this list as an educational reference, a quick field guide, or a classroom resource.
Amphibians that start with G are frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts with common names beginning with G. A notable example is the Giant African bullfrog, known for its large size and widespread recognition.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Habitat, Lifespan
Common name: The everyday name you see in field guides; it helps you quickly identify species in the field or literature.
Scientific name: The formal Latin binomial gives exact species identity and lets you match names across guides and databases worldwide.
Habitat: A short habitat note shows where the species lives, so you can understand its ecological needs and likely locations.
Lifespan: Typical lifespan ranges give you expected years in the wild or captivity, useful for care, study, or conservation planning.
Amphibians that start with G
| Common name | Scientific name | Habitat / region | Lifespan (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goliath frog | Conraua goliath | fast-flowing rivers, Cameroon & Equatorial Guinea | wild: 15–20; captive: 20–25 |
| Giant African bullfrog | Pyxicephalus adspersus | savannas and seasonal ponds, sub-Saharan Africa | wild: 10–15; captive: 20–45 |
| Golden poison frog | Phyllobates terribilis | rainforest leaf litter, Pacific coast Colombia | wild: 6–10; captive: 8–15 |
| Golden mantella | Mantella aurantiaca | leaf litter pools, eastern Madagascar | wild: 3–6; captive: 6–15 |
| Green tree frog | Ranoidea caerulea | tropical forests and urban gardens, Australia & New Guinea | wild: 5–10; captive: 16–20 |
| Green frog | Lithobates clamitans | ponds, marshes and streams, eastern North America | wild: 4–8; captive: 8–10 |
| Gray treefrog | Dryophytes versicolor | woodland ponds and trees, eastern North America | wild: 5–9; captive: 10–16 |
| Green and golden bell frog | Ranoidea aurea | coastal wetlands and swamps, eastern Australia | wild: 4–8; captive: 10–15 |
| Green toad | Bufotes viridis | dry grasslands and steppes, Europe to W Asia | wild: 5–10; captive: 10–12 |
| Gopher frog | Lithobates capito | sandhill ponds and longleaf pine uplands, southeastern USA | wild: 5–10; captive: 10–12 |
| Gulf Coast toad | Incilius valliceps | dry forests, gardens and grasslands, Gulf Coast to Central America | wild: 5–10; captive: 10–12 |
| Greater siren | Siren lacertina | swamps, marshes and slow waterways, southeastern USA | wild: 10–20; captive: 25–30 |
| Green-and-black poison dart frog | Dendrobates auratus | rainforest leaf litter and bromeliads, Central America & N South America | wild: 5–10; captive: 10–15 |
| Giant tree frog | Ranoidea infrafrenata | canopy and forest ponds, Australia & New Guinea | wild: 5–10; captive: 10–20 |
| Greenhouse frog | Eleutherodactylus planirostris | gardens and buildings, Caribbean and introduced tropics | wild: 1–3; captive: 3–5 |
| Grass frog | Rana temporaria | meadows, ponds and gardens, Europe | wild: 3–10; captive: 10–12 |
| Guenther’s frog | Sylvirana guentheri | forest streams and ponds, Southeast Asia | wild: 3–8; captive: 5–10 |