Amphibians

Below is a list of all amphibians found in Massachusetts. Both common and scientific names are listed. The listing is updated as new information becomes available to MassWildlife.

For a phylogenetic listing and distribution status of amphibians in the state go to: List of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Massachusetts, Fauna of Massachusetts Series No. 3.

Salamanders & Mud Puppies

Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus)
Newt, Eastern (Notophthalmus viridescens)
Salamander Blue spotted (Ambystoma laterale)
Salamander, Eastern Red-backed (Plethodon cinereus)
Salamander, Four toed (Hemidactylium scutatum)
Salamander, Jefferson (Ambystoma jeffersonianum)
Salamander, Marbled (Ambystoma opacum)
Salamander, Northern Dusky (Desmognathus fuscus)
Salamander, Northern Two lined (Eurycea bislineata)
Salamander, Spotted (Ambystoma maculatum)
Salamander, Spring (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus)

Frogs & Toads

Bullfrog, American (Rana catesbeiana)
Frog, Green (Rana clamitans)
Frog, Wood (Rana sylvatica)
Frog, Wood (Rana pipiens)
Frog, Pickerel (Rana palustris)
Peeper, Spring (Pseudacris crucifer)
Spadefoot, Eastern (Scaphiopus holbrookii)
Toad, American (Bufo fowleri)
Treefrog, Gray (Hyla versicolor)