This list includes 8 Amphibians that start with I, from “Iberian midwife toad” to “Italian tree frog”. They include frogs, toads, and salamanders found in temperate and Mediterranean habitats worldwide.
Amphibians that start with I are species whose common names begin with the letter I. A notable example is the Iberian midwife toad, where males famously carry eggs on their hind legs.
Below you’ll find the table with Common Name, Scientific Name, Habitat, Lifespan, Distribution, Conservation Status, Notes, and Sources.
Common Name: The everyday name helps you quickly recognize species in field guides, signage, and casual references.
Scientific Name: The binomial gives you the accepted Latin name for precise identification and cross-referencing in databases.
Habitat: A short habitat note tells you where the species lives and where you might observe it.
Lifespan: Estimated wild and captive age ranges help you compare longevity and life-history expectations for species.
Distribution: Shows geographic regions or countries where the species occurs, so you can focus local searches.
Conservation Status: Brief status notes indicate extinction risk and help you prioritize species for study or protection.
Notes: Short remarks highlight distinctive behavior, breeding, or other useful field observations you should know.
Sources: Links or citations point you to the original database entries and further reading for verification.
Amphibians that start with I
| Name | Scientific Name | Family | Habitat & Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberian midwife toad | Alytes cisternasii | Alytidae | rocky streams, woodlands; Iberian Peninsula |
| Iberian painted frog | Discoglossus galganoi | Alytidae | rocky streams, lowland scrub; Iberian Peninsula |
| Iberian ribbed newt | Pleurodeles waltl | Salamandridae | ponds, slow streams; Iberian Peninsula, Morocco |
| Iberian spadefoot toad | Pelobates cultripes | Pelobatidae | sandy lowlands, temporary ponds; Iberian Peninsula, SW Europe |
| Indian bullfrog | Hoplobatrachus tigerinus | Dicroglossidae | freshwater ponds, rice paddies; South Asia |
| Indian purple frog | Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis | Nasikabatrachidae | subterranean leaf-litter; Western Ghats, India |
| Italian agile frog | Rana latastei | Ranidae | temporary wetlands, reedbeds; Po Valley, Italy |
| Italian tree frog | Hyla intermedia | Hylidae | Mediterranean woodlands, ponds; Italy, Balkans |