List of amphibians of Vermont


The list of amphibians of Vermont includes amphibian species living in the US state of Vermont. The list does not include species found only in captivity. The Vermont state amphibian is the northern leopard frog.

[Salamander]s (Urodela)

[Newt]s (Pleurodelinae)

Family: Salamandridae
  • Eastern (red-spotted) newt, Notophthalmus viridescens
The eastern newt is fairly common almost statewide, but requires large mosaics of interconnected hardwoods and wetlands.

Advanced salamanders">Salamandroidea "> Advanced salamanders (Salamandroidea)

Family: Ambystomatidae
The blue-spotted salamander, which hybridizes with the Jefferson salamander, is an uncommon species of special concern in Vermont.
The Jefferson salamander, which hybridizes with the blue-spotted salamander, is a rare species of special concern in Vermont.
The spotted salamander is a Species of Greatest Conservation Need as identified in the Vermont Wildlife Action Plan.
The marbled salamander is considered unconfirmed in the state of Vermont. There is a historic reference to one in Fair Haven, and a historic photo of one with Vermont written on the back of the photo, but with no details on date or location. Marbled salamanders have been found just across the Connecticut River from Vernon, and approximately 6 miles south of Vernon in Massachusetts, and may be found in Vermont at some point in the future.

Aquatic salamanders

Family: Proteidae
The mudpuppy is a rare species at a high risk of extinction or extirpation in Vermont; it is a Species of Greatest Conservation Need as identified in the Vermont Wildlife Action Plan.

Lungless salamanders">Plethodontidae "> Lungless salamanders (Plethodontidae)

Family: Plethodontidae
The eastern red-backed is found statewide, and is the most abundant salamander in Vermont.
The four-toed salamander is rare in Vermont.
The spring salamander is uncommon in the state of Vermont.
The Allegheny Mountain dusky salamander has been reported in Vermont, but insufficient documentation exists to confirm its presence in the state.

[Frog]s (Anura), including [toad]s

Frogs

Family: Hylidae
They were historically found in Grand Isle and Franklin counties in northwest Vermont, but have not been seen or heard since 1999.
Family: Ranidae
  • American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus. Rana catesbeiana
  • Green frog, Lithobates clamitans, Rana clamitans
  • Mink frog, Lithobates septentrionalis, Rana septentrionalis
Uncommon in Vermont, occurring mostly in the northeastern part of the state.
The northern leopard frog is the Vermont state amphibian.
The pickerel frog is the only poisonous frog native to Vermont.
Spring peepers are very common in Vermont.
Wood frogs are very common in Vermont and have been found in almost every town.

Toads

Family: Bufonidae
Fowler's toad is very rare in Vermont, and has been found only in the southern Connecticut River Valley.