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.

Salamanders (Urodela)

Newts (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)

Family: Ambystomatidae

Blue-spotted salamander, Ambystoma laterale The blue-spotted salamander, which hybridizes with the Jefferson salamander, is an uncommon species of special concern in Vermont.
Jefferson salamander, Ambystoma jeffersonianum The Jefferson salamander, which hybridizes with the blue-spotted salamander, is a rare species of special concern in Vermont.
Spotted salamander, Ambystoma maculatum The spotted salamander is a Species of Greatest Conservation Need as identified in the Vermont Wildlife Action Plan.
Marbled salamander, Ambystoma opacum 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 (in New Hampshire), 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

Common mudpuppy, Necturus maculosus The mudpuppy is a rare (imperiled) 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)

Family: Plethodontidae

Eastern red-backed salamander, Plethodon cinereus The eastern red-backed is found statewide, and is the most abundant salamander in Vermont.
Four-toed salamander, Hemidactylium scutatum The four-toed salamander is rare in Vermont.
Northern dusky salamander, Desmognathus fuscus
Northern two-lined salamander, Eurycea bislineata
Spring salamander, Gyrinophilus porphyriticus The spring salamander is uncommon (vulnerable) in the state of Vermont.
Allegheny Mountain dusky salamander, Desmognathus ochrophaeus The Allegheny Mountain dusky salamander has been reported in Vermont, but insufficient documentation exists to confirm its presence in the state.

Frogs (Anura), including toads

Frogs

Family: Hylidae

Boreal chorus frog, Pseudacris maculata They were historically found in Grand Isle and Franklin counties in northwest Vermont, but have not been seen or heard since 1999.
Gray treefrog, Dryophytes versicolor

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.
Northern leopard frog, Lithobates pipiens, Rana pipiens The northern leopard frog is the Vermont state amphibian.
Pickerel frog, Lithobates palustris, Rana palustris The pickerel frog is the only poisonous frog native to Vermont.
Spring peeper, Pseudacris crucifer Spring peepers are very common in Vermont.
Wood frog, Lithobates sylvaticus Wood frogs are very common in Vermont and have been found in almost every town.

Toads

Family: Bufonidae

American toad, Anaxyrus americanus
Fowler's toad, Anaxyrus fowleri Fowler's toad is very rare in Vermont, and has been found only in the southern Connecticut River Valley.

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