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

NameScientific NameFamilyHabitat & Range
Iberian midwife toadAlytes cisternasiiAlytidaerocky streams, woodlands; Iberian Peninsula
Iberian painted frogDiscoglossus galganoiAlytidaerocky streams, lowland scrub; Iberian Peninsula
Iberian ribbed newtPleurodeles waltlSalamandridaeponds, slow streams; Iberian Peninsula, Morocco
Iberian spadefoot toadPelobates cultripesPelobatidaesandy lowlands, temporary ponds; Iberian Peninsula, SW Europe
Indian bullfrogHoplobatrachus tigerinusDicroglossidaefreshwater ponds, rice paddies; South Asia
Indian purple frogNasikabatrachus sahyadrensisNasikabatrachidaesubterranean leaf-litter; Western Ghats, India
Italian agile frogRana latasteiRanidaetemporary wetlands, reedbeds; Po Valley, Italy
Italian tree frogHyla intermediaHylidaeMediterranean woodlands, ponds; Italy, Balkans

Descriptions

Iberian midwife toad
Small, stocky toad—males carry egg strings on their legs; lifespan ~8–12 years (wild), ~12+ years (captive); conservation: Near Threatened (IUCN: NT).
Iberian painted frog
Stout, warty frog with mottled pattern; lifespan ~5–8 years (wild); conservation: Least Concern (IUCN: LC).
Iberian ribbed newt
Notable ribs that can protrude through skin as defense; lifespan ~10 years (wild), 20+ years (captive); conservation: Near Threatened (IUCN: NT).
Iberian spadefoot toad
Fossorial toad with keratin spade on hind feet for digging; lifespan ~5–10 years (wild); conservation: Least Concern (IUCN: LC).
Indian bullfrog
Large, heavy-set frog with loud calls; lifespan ~6–10 years (wild), ~10+ years (captive); conservation: Least Concern (IUCN: LC).
Indian purple frog
Rounded, fossorial frog with a pointed snout; lifespan poorly known (est. 6–10 years); conservation: Endangered (IUCN: EN).
Italian agile frog
Slender, green-brown frog adapted to marshy habitats; lifespan ~4–7 years (wild); conservation: Endangered (IUCN: EN).
Italian tree frog
Arboreal frog with adhesive toe pads and bright green color; lifespan ~3–8 years (wild); conservation: Least Concern (IUCN: LC).
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