This list includes 15 Amphibians that start with H, from “European treefrog” to “Sheep frog”. Many entries are frogs and salamanders found in forests, wetlands, and streams across different continents. You can use this list for quick identification, school projects, and general species comparison.

Amphibians that start with H are species whose common or scientific names begin with the letter H, including frogs, toads, and salamanders. The hellbender, a large North American salamander, is a notable example often featured in conservation stories.

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

Common name: The everyday name helps you recognize species quickly and match them to field observations and guides.

Scientific name: The accepted binomial gives precise identification so you can find authoritative information across databases.

Habitat: A concise habitat summary tells you where the species lives and where you can expect to find it.

Lifespan: Typical wild or captive age ranges help you compare life history and understand conservation or care needs.

Amphibians that start with H

Common NameScientific NameHabitat & RangeLifespan (years)
European treefrogHyla arborea (AmphibiaWeb)temperate wetlands and reedbeds, Europe3–7
Green treefrogHyla cinerea (AmphibiaWeb)marshes, swamps and gardens, SE USA2–7
Gray treefrogHyla versicolor (AmphibiaWeb)deciduous forests near ponds, E USA & Canada2–5
HellbenderCryptobranchus alleganiensis (AmphibiaWeb)large, fast-flowing rivers, Eastern USA25–30
Four-toed salamanderHemidactylium scutatum (AmphibiaWeb)bogs, marshy pools and woodlands, NE North America5–10
Marbled shovelnose frogHemisus marmoratus (AmphibiaWeb)savanna and grassland pools, sub-Saharan Africa4–6
Indian bullfrogHoplobatrachus tigerinus (IUCN)paddies, ponds and wetlands, South Asia6–10
Fleischmann’s glass frogHyalinobatrachium fleischmanni (AmphibiaWeb)lowland rainforest streams, Central America3–5
Harlequin frogAtelopus varius (IUCN)lowland rainforests, Costa Rica & Panama3–5
Madagascar reed frogHeterixalus alboguttatus (AmphibiaWeb)marshes and rice fields, lowland Madagascar2–4
Horned treefrogHemiphractus fasciatus (IUCN)humid montane forests, northern South America5–8
Giant burrowing frogHeleioporus australiacus (AmphibiaWeb)sclerophyll forests, burrows in SE Australia10–15
Sheep frogHypopachus variolosus (AmphibiaWeb)dry forests and grasslands, Mexico to Central America3–5
Palmer’s treefrogHyloscirtus palmeri (IUCN)montane cloud forests, Colombia & Ecuador3–6
Leech’s salamanderHynobius leechii (AmphibiaWeb)temperate forests and mountain streams, Korea & NE China8–12

Descriptions

European treefrog
Small green treefrog with padded toes; a vocal spring breeder common at ponds and marsh edges.
Green treefrog
Bright green frog with a white lip stripe; frequent in wetlands and suburban ponds, sings at night.
Gray treefrog
Camouflaging gray-to-green treefrog that changes color; active at night, breeds in temporary pools.
Hellbender
Large, flat aquatic salamander with wrinkled skin; a secretive river specialist sometimes called a “snot otter.”
Four-toed salamander
Small salamander with a white belly and black spots, often found in sphagnum bogs and leaf litter.
Marbled shovelnose frog
Burrowing frog with a pointed snout for digging; emerges after rains to breed in temporary pools.
Indian bullfrog
Large, robust frog common in agricultural wetlands; strong jumper and a major local food source.
Fleischmann’s glass frog
Tiny translucent-bellied frog; males guard eggs on leaves over streams, often visible by daytime calls.
Harlequin frog
Brightly colored, toxic stream frog once common in Central America; many populations have severely declined.
Madagascar reed frog
Small, colorful reed frog common in wetlands and human-altered habitats across Madagascar.
Horned treefrog
Casque-headed frog with a “horned” appearance; slow ambush predator that feeds on small frogs and invertebrates.
Giant burrowing frog
Large ground-dwelling frog that spends long periods underground, emerging to breed after heavy rains.
Sheep frog
Small, round-bodied frog with a bleating call; often found in leaf litter and burrows.
Palmer’s treefrog
Arboreal treefrog of Andean forests, usually found near fast mountain streams during breeding season.
Leech’s salamander
Small terrestrial salamander that breeds in cold streams; named after zoologist Leech, common in forested habitats.
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