List of amphibians of Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin is home to nineteen species of amphibians. These include salamanders, frogs, and toads.[1]

Salamanders

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Seven species of salamander live in Wisconsin.

Common name Scientific name IUCN status Wisconsin status Picture
Blue-spotted salamander Ambystoma laterale Least concern Common  
Eastern newt Notophthalmus viridescens Least concern Common  
Red-backed salamander Plethodon cinereus Least concern Common  
Tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum Least concern Common  
Four-toed salamander Hemidactylium scutatum Least concern Special concern  
Common mudpuppy Necturus maculosus Least concern Common  
Spotted salamander Ambystoma maculatum Least concern Common  

Frogs

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Eleven species of frog live in Wisconsin.

Common name Scientific name IUCN status Wisconsin status Picture
American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus Least concern Common  
Blanchard's cricket frog Acris blanchardi Not assessed Endangered  
Boreal chorus frog Pseudacris maculata Least concern Common  
Cope's gray treefrog Dryophytes chrysoscelis Least concern Common  
Gray treefrog Dryophytes versicolor Least concern Common  
Green frog Lithobates clamitans Least concern Common  
Mink frog Lithobates septentrionalis Least concern Special concern  
Northern leopard frog Lithobates pipiens Least concern Common  
Pickerel frog Lithobates palustris Least concern Special concern  
Spring peeper Pseudacris crucifer Least concern Common  
Wood frog Lithobates sylvaticus Least concern Common  

Toads

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One species of toad lives in Wisconsin.

Common name Scientific name IUCN status Wisconsin status Picture
American toad Anaxyrus americanus Least concern Common  

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Herps of Wisconsin". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 9, 2023.