This list includes 6 Amphibians that start with Y, from “Yangtze giant salamander” to “Yunnan spiny frog”. These species tend to be regionally named and often inhabit Asian freshwater or montane forest habitats. You can use this list for quick reference in education, backyard naturalist guides, or species comparison.

Amphibians that start with Y are species whose common names begin with the letter Y. Several are named for Chinese regions, including the notable Yangtze giant salamander.

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

Common name: The everyday name you see and use, useful for quick recognition and informal field searches.

Scientific name: The accepted Latin binomial gives precise identification, and helps you find authoritative species information and sources.

Habitat: Describes the ecosystem or microhabitat where the species lives, helping you understand ecological needs and behaviors.

Lifespan: Shows typical age ranges in the wild or captivity, so you can compare longevity across species.

Range: Lists the geographic areas where the species occurs, which helps you plan field observations or regional studies.

Notes: Brief additional facts, such as behavior, threats, or interesting trivia that help you interpret the entry.

Amphibians that start with Y

Common nameScientific nameHabitat / RegionLifespan (years)
Yangtze giant salamanderAndrias davidianuscold montane rivers, Yangtze basin, ChinaWild: 20–30; Captive: 50+
Yellow-banded poison frogDendrobates leucomelaslowland rainforest, northern South America (Venezuela, Guyana)Wild: 3–5; Captive: 10–15
Yellow-bellied toadBombina variegatamontane and temperate Europe; ponds & shallow poolsWild: 5–10; Captive: 10–20
Yenyuan stream salamanderBatrachuperus yenyuanensiscold mountain streams, Sichuan, ChinaWild: 8–12
Yosemite toadAnaxyrus canorusalpine meadows & ponds, Sierra Nevada, California, USAWild: 4–10; Captive: 10–15
Yunnan spiny frogNanorana yunnanensismontane streams, Yunnan & SW ChinaWild: 5–10

Descriptions

Yangtze giant salamander
World’s largest amphibian, massive aquatic salamander up to ~1.8 m; critically endangered from overharvest, habitat loss and disease (IUCN, AmphibiaWeb).
Yellow-banded poison frog
Small black-and-yellow banded poison-dart frog, aposematic and popular in terraria; toxic in the wild and reliant on intact forest (IUCN, AmphibiaWeb).
Yellow-bellied toad
Small, squat toad with bright yellow ventral pattern; breeds in shallow pools and is locally threatened by habitat change (IUCN).
Yenyuan stream salamander
Stream-dwelling hynobiid salamander with flattened body and aquatic habits; restricted range and sensitive to water pollution (AmphibiaWeb).
Yosemite toad
Endemic high-elevation toad with mottled dorsal coloring; populations have declined from drought, disease and habitat impacts (IUCN, AmphibiaWeb).
Yunnan spiny frog
Medium-sized river frog; males have skin spines and tadpoles cling to fast currents; locally threatened by habitat modification (IUCN).
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