Amphibians in Alabama

Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It has a humid subtropical climate, which means the weather is warm and muggy for most of the year. The state is home to a variety of amphibians, including frogs and salamanders.

The American bullfrog is a common frog found in Alabama. This frog can be distinguished by its large size and deep green coloring. The American bullfrog can grow up to 8 inches in length and is capable of vocalizing loudly.

The spotted salamander is another common amphibian found in Alabama. This salamander is easily identified by its black and yellow markings.

Frogs & Toads (Anura) in Alabama

Upland Chorus Frog

Scientific Name: Pseudacris feriarum

Squirrel Tree Frog

Scientific Name: Hyla squirella

Spring Peeper

Scientific Name: Pseudacris crucifer

Southern Toad

Scientific Name: Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Leopard Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Cricket Frog

Scientific Name: Acris gryllus

Southern Chorus Frog

Scientific Name: Pseudacris nigrita

River Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates heckscheri

Pine Woods Tree Frog

Scientific Name: Hyla femoralis

Pine Barrens Treefrog

Scientific Name: Hyla andersonii

Pig Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates grylio

Pickerel Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates palustris

Ornate Chorus Frog

Scientific Name: Pseudacris ornata

Oak Toad

Scientific Name: Anaxyrus quercicus

Northern Cricket Frog

Scientific Name: Acris crepitans

Gulf Coast Toad

Scientific Name: Incilius nebulifer

Other Name(s): coastal plain toad

Greenhouse Frog

Scientific Name: Eleutherodactylus planirostris

Green Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates clamitans

Gopher Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates capito

Fowler's Toad

Scientific Name: Anaxyrus fowleri

Eastern Spadefoot

Scientific Name: Scaphiopus holbrookii

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad

Scientific Name: Gastrophryne carolinensis

Cope's Gray Treefrog

Scientific Name: Hyla chrysoscelis

Bird-voiced Treefrog

Scientific Name: Hyla avivoca

Barking Treefrog

Scientific Name: Hyla gratiosa

American toad

Scientific Name: Anaxyrus Americanus

Other Name(s): Eastern American Toad, Dwarf American Toad, Hudson Bay Toad

Salamanders (Caudata) in Alabama

Webster's Salamander

Scientific Name: Plethodon websteri

Two-toed Amphiuma

Scientific Name: Amphiuma means

Tiger Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma tigrinum

Three-toed Amphiuma

Scientific Name: Amphiuma tridactylum

Three-lined Salamander

Scientific Name: Eurycea guttolineata

Tennessee Cave Salamander

Scientific Name: Gyrinophilus palleucus

Spring Salamander

Scientific Name: Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

Spotted Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma maculatum

Southern Zigzag Salamander

Scientific Name: Plethodon ventralis

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Scientific Name: Eurycea cirrigera

Small-mouthed Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma texanum

Small-mouth Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma texanum

Other Name(s): Texas Salamander, Porphyry Salamander, Narrow-mouthed Salamander

Seepage Salamander

Scientific Name: Desmognathus aeneus

Seal Salamander

Scientific Name: Desmognathus monticola

Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma bishopi

Red Salamander

Scientific Name: Pseudotriton ruber

Red Hills Salamander

Scientific Name: Phaeognathus hubrichti

Ocoee Salamander

Scientific Name: Desmognathus ocoee

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Scientific Name: Plethodon dorsalis

Northern Slimy Salamander

Scientific Name: Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Dusky Salamander

Scientific Name: Desmognathus fuscus

Mud Salamander

Scientific Name: Pseudotriton montanus

Mole Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma talpoideum

Marbled Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma opacum

Long-tailed Salamander

Scientific Name: Eurycea longicauda

Other Name(s): longtail salamander

Hellbender

Scientific Name: Cryptobranchus alleganiensis

Greater Siren

Scientific Name: Siren lacertina

Four-toed Salamander

Scientific Name: Hemidactylium scutatum

Eastern Tiger Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma tigrinum

Other Name(s): Tiger Salamander

Eastern Newt

Scientific Name: Notophthalmus viridescens

Cave Salamander

Scientific Name: Eurycea lucifuga

Other Name(s): spotted-tail salamander

Blue Ridge Two-lined Salamander

Scientific Name: Eurycea wilderae

Apalachicola Dusky Salamander

Scientific Name: Desmognathus apalachicolae

Alabama Waterdog

Scientific Name: Necturus alabamensis