Here you’ll find 6 Amphibians that start with L, organized from “Lake Titicaca frog” to “Long-toed salamander”. These species often occupy specialized habitats such as high-altitude lakes, mountain streams, or temperate forests. You can use this list for study, species comparison, conservation awareness, or quick field reference.
Amphibians that start with L are a subset of frogs and salamanders whose common names begin with the letter L. Many, like the Lake Titicaca frog, have unique ecological roles and cultural ties to local communities.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Habitat, and Lifespan.
Common name: The everyday name shown in the table, which you use to quickly recognize and discuss each species.
Scientific name: The accepted binomial gives precise species identity so you can cross-reference databases and field guides.
Habitat: Brief notes on typical ecosystem and region help you understand where to search for each species in nature.
Lifespan: Typical wild or captive age ranges indicate how long individuals live and inform conservation or care decisions.
Amphibians that start with L
| Common name | Scientific name | Habitat / Range | Lifespan (yrs) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little grass frog | Pseudacris ocularis | pine flatwoods & grassy wetlands, SE USA | 1–2 (wild) | Tiny chorus frog (1.5–3 cm), pale stripe over eye; prefers shallow grassy pools and is the smallest U.S. frog. |
| Long-toed salamander | Ambystoma macrodactylum | montane forest streams and meadows, western North America | 6–10 (wild) | Medium salamander with a distinctive long fourth toe; semi-aquatic, nocturnal, breeds in ponds and slow streams. |
| Long-tailed salamander | Eurycea longicauda | woodland streams, springs and caves, eastern North America (Appalachians) | 5–8 (wild) | Slender, yellowish salamander with a very long tail and dark spotting; often found under rocks near flowing water. |
| Lesser siren | Siren intermedia | vegetated ponds, marshes and slow waters, SE & central USA | 10–25 (captive) | Aquatic, eel-like salamander with external gills and no hind limbs; nocturnal and hardy in captivity but vulnerable to wetland loss. |
| Lake Titicaca frog | Telmatobius culeus | high-altitude lake habitats, Lake Titicaca (Peru & Bolivia) | 10–15 (wild) | Large, fully aquatic frog with loose skin for oxygen absorption; critically endangered and notable for its unusual bloated appearance. |
| Lemur leaf frog | Agalychnis lemur | montane cloud forest, Costa Rica, Panama, NW Colombia | 4–8 (captive) | Small, fragile treefrog with bright green body and orange toes; nocturnal and arboreal, threatened by habitat loss and chytrid fungus. |