List of amphibians of Panama

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This is a list of amphibians found in Panama. 205 amphibian species have been registered in Panama, which are grouped in 3 orders: Caecilians (Gymnophiona), Salamanders (Caudata) and Frogs and Toads (Anura). This list is derived from the database listing of AmphibiaWeb. [1] 25 species are critically endangered(CR), 16 species are endangered (EN) and 6 species are vulnerable (VU). One species has recently (September 2016) gone extinct with the last individual in captivity dying, and with not a single specimen seen nor heard in the wild for over a decade. Several other species might also be extinct with no specimen found for decades.

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The following tags are used to highlight specific species' conservation status as assessed by the IUCN:

EXExtinctNo reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
EWExtinct in the wildKnown only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range.
CRCritically EndangeredThe species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.
ENEndangeredThe species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
VUVulnerableThe species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
NTNear ThreatenedThe species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future.
LCLeast ConcernThere are no current identifiable risks to the species.
DDData DeficientThere is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.

Caecilians (Gymnophiona)

Caeciliidae

Order: Gymnophiona. Family: Caeciliidae

Salamanders (Caudata)

Plethodontidae

Order: Caudata. Family: Plethodontidae

Toads and frogs (Anura)

Bufonidae

Order: Anura. Family: Bufonidae

Centrolenidae

Order: Anura. Family: Centrolenidae

Craugastoridae

Order: Anura. Family: Craugastoridae

Dendrobatidae

Order: Anura. Family: Dendrobatidae

Dermophiidae

Order: Gymniophiona. Family: Dermophiidae

Eleutherodactylidae

Order: Anura. Family: Eleutherodactylidae

Hemiphractidae

Order: Anura. Family: Hemiphractidae

Hylidae

Order: Anura. Family: Hylidae

Leptodactylidae

Order: Anura. Family: Leptodactylidae

Microhylidae

Order: Anura. Family: Microhylidae

Pipidae

Order: Anura. Family: Pipidae

Ranidae

Order: Anura. Family: Ranidae

Strabomantidae

Order: Anura. Family: Strabomantidae

Notes

  1. ↑ AmphibiaWeb 2012

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