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. Fact sheets are available for certain species and are linked below.

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 (Lithobates
catesbeianus)
Frog, Green (Lithobates
clamitans)
Frog, Wood (Lithobates
sylvaticus)
Frog, Leopard (Lithobates pipiens)
Frog, Pickerel (Lithobates palustris)
Peeper, Spring (Pseudacris crucifer)
Spadefoot, Eastern (Scaphiopus holbrookii)
Toad, American (Anaxyrus
americanus)
Toad, Fowler's (Anaxyrus
fowleri)
Treefrog, Gray (Hyla versicolor)