Frogs and toads
There are 17 species of frogs and toads in Iowa. [1]
The following is a list of amphibians that are known to inhabit the US State of Iowa . The list includes frogs, toads, and salamanders.
There are 17 species of frogs and toads in Iowa. [1]
There are 5 species of salamanders in Iowa. [1]
| Common name | Scientific name | Status in Iowa | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-spotted salamander | Ambystoma laterale | Endangered |  |
| Central newt | Notophthalmus viridescens louisianensis | Threatened |  |
| Common mudpuppy | Necturus maculosus | Threatened |  |
| Small-mouth salamander | Ambystoma texanum |  | |
| Tiger salamander | Ambystoma tigrinum |  |
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