Guarani Pumpkin Toadlet

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Guarani Pumpkin ToadletScientific Name: Brachycephalus guaraniCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 0.45–0.55 in (11–14 mm)Weight: 0.02–0.04 oz (0.5–1.2 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in native montane...

Miniature Madagascar Frog

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Miniature Madagascar FrogScientific Name: Mini mumCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-vent length: 0.31–0.44 in (8.0–11.3 mm); one of the smallest frogs on EarthWeight: 0.003–0.007 oz (0.1–0.2 g); lighter than a paper...

Roy’s Humming Frog

Amphibians > Narrow-mouthed Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Roy’s Humming FrogScientific Name: Chiasmocleis royiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Narrow-mouthed ToadsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 0.8–1.2 in (2.0–3.0 cm)Weight: 0.05–0.12 oz (1.5–3.5 g)Lifespan: Estimated 3–6 years in the wildDiet:...

Imperial Cave Salamander

Amphibians > Lungless Salamanders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Imperial Cave SalamanderScientific Name: Hydromantes imperialisCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Lungless SalamandersSize: Total length: 4.5–6.0 in (11.5–15.0 cm); females are slightly larger than malesWeight: 0.35–0.70 oz (10–20 g)Lifespan:...

Cantillana Spiny-chest Frog

Amphibians > Spiny-chest Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cantillana Spiny-chest FrogScientific Name: Alsodes cantillanensisCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Spiny-chest FrogsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 1.8–2.6 in (4.5–6.5 cm)Weight: 0.8–1.6 oz (22–45 g)Lifespan: 7–12 years in mountain streamsDiet:...

Pehuenche Spiny-chest Frog

Amphibians > Spiny-chest Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pehuenche Spiny-chest FrogScientific Name: Alsodes pehuencheCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Spiny-chest FrogsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 1.8–2.8 in (4.5–7.0 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.5 oz (20–42 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years in alpine environmentsDiet:...

Taita African Caecilian

Amphibians > Caecilians

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Taita African CaecilianScientific Name: Boulengerula taitanaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: CaeciliansSize: Total length: 9–14 in (22–35 cm); Body diameter: 0.25–0.4 in (6–10 mm)Weight: 0.4–0.9 oz (12–25 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet:...

Robust Giant Frog

Amphibians > Giant Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Robust Giant FrogScientific Name: Conraua robustaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Giant FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 4.5–7.0 in (115–175 mm); one of Africa’s largest frogsWeight: 10.0–24.0 oz (280–680 g)Lifespan: Estimated 10–15 years in...

Baw Baw Frog

Amphibians > Ground Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Baw Baw FrogScientific Name: Philoria frostiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Ground FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 1.7–2.2 in (42–55 mm); females larger than malesWeight: 0.25–0.45 oz (7–13 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–10 years in the wildDiet:...

Western Spadefoot Toad

Amphibians > Spadefoot Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Spadefoot ToadScientific Name: Spea hammondiiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Spadefoot ToadsSize: Snout-vent length: 1.5–2.5 in (3.8–6.5 cm)Weight: 0.4–0.9 oz (12–25 g)Lifespan: 10–12+ years in the wildDiet: Carnivore / Insectivore...