This list includes 9 Amphibians that start with W, from “Wandering salamander” to “Woodhouse’s toad”. These species are mostly frogs, toads, and salamanders found in varied habitats worldwide, useful for education and conservation reference.
Amphibians that start with W are amphibian species whose common names begin with the letter W. For example, Woodhouse’s toad honors a 19th-century naturalist and is common in western North America.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Habitat, Lifespan, and Notes.
Common name: You see the widely used English name, helping you recognize species in field guides and casual references.
Scientific name: You get the accepted binomial name, letting you confirm exact species identity and search authoritative sources.
Habitat: This summarizes typical ecosystems and regions so you know where each species lives and where to look.
Lifespan: Shows typical wild or captive life expectancy in years, giving context for ecology, husbandry, or classroom projects.
Notes: Offers concise remarks on range, conservation status, or distinguishing features to help you prioritize species of interest.
Amphibians that start with W
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Habitat | Lifespan (years) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood frog | Lithobates sylvaticus | Boreal/temperate forest ponds, North America | 3–5 | Cold-tolerant frog that survives freezing; breeds in vernal pools each spring across northern North America. |
| Western toad | Anaxyrus boreas | Montane streams and lakes, western North America | 10–15 | Large, dry-skinned toad of mountain and forest habitats; vulnerable in some areas from disease and habitat change. |
| Woodhouse’s toad | Anaxyrus woodhousii | Prairies, grasslands and riparian zones, central/western North America | 7–10 | Adaptable to human landscapes; males call loudly from pond margins during breeding season. |
| White’s tree frog | Ranoidea caerulea | Tropical/subtropical forests and woodlands, Australia & New Guinea | 10–20 | Also called the dumpy tree frog; calm, bulky arboreal frog popular in the pet trade. |
| Waxy monkey tree frog | Phyllomedusa sauvagii | Dry forests and savanna (Gran Chaco), South America | 10–15 | Arboreal frog that secretes a waxy coating to reduce water loss; active at night. |
| Western spadefoot | Spea hammondii | Grassland and chaparral pools, coastal California | 4–8 | Burrowing toad with a keratinized spade for digging; breeds explosively in temporary ponds after rains. |
| Western chorus frog | Pseudacris triseriata | Wetlands, meadows and wood edges, central/eastern North America | 2–4 | Small frog with a distinctive trilling call; one of the first frogs to sing in spring. |
| Wandering salamander | Aneides vagrans | Coastal temperate forests, NW California & SW Oregon | 10–15 | Climbing salamander often found in tree cavities and mossy trunks; largely arboreal and nocturnal. |
| White-lipped tree frog | Litoria infrafrenata | Rainforests and woodlands, NE Australia & New Guinea | 10–15 | Large, strong-jumping tree frog with a pale lip stripe; excellent climber and strong feeder. |