Amphibians in Michigan

Michigan is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. The climate of Michigan is characterized by cold winters and warm summers. The state has a variety of terrain, including forests, lakes, and beaches. The amphibians that live in Michigan include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts.

Frogs & Toads (Anura) in Michigan

Western Chorus Frog

Scientific Name: Pseudacris triseriata

Spring Peeper

Scientific Name: Pseudacris crucifer

Pickerel Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates palustris

Northern Leopard Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates pipiens

Northern Cricket Frog

Scientific Name: Acris crepitans

Mink Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates septentrionalis

Green Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates clamitans

Gray Treefrog

Scientific Name: Hyla versicolor

Fowler's Toad

Scientific Name: Anaxyrus fowleri

Cope's Gray Treefrog

Scientific Name: Hyla chrysoscelis

American toad

Scientific Name: Anaxyrus Americanus

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

American Bullfrog

Scientific Name: Lithobates catesbeianus

Salamanders (Caudata) in Michigan

Tiger Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma tigrinum

Spotted Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma maculatum

Small-mouthed Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma texanum

Small-mouth Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma texanum

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

Four-toed Salamander

Scientific Name: Hemidactylium scutatum

Eastern Tiger Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma tigrinum

Other Name(s): Tiger Salamander

Eastern Red-backed Salamander

Scientific Name: Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Newt

Scientific Name: Notophthalmus viridescens

Blue-spotted Salamander

Scientific Name: Ambystoma laterale