At least 37 species of amphibians are native to Taiwan . [1] [2] Of these, 17 species are endemic to Taiwan. Salamander Echinotriton andersoni is considered extinct in Taiwan (but survives on the Ryukyu Islands of Japan). In addition, there are three introduced species: cane toad Rhinella marina , bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus , and Chinese giant salamander Andrias davidianus . Thus, in total 40 amphibians have been recorded in Taiwan. [1]
Family Bufonidae — true toads
Family Dicroglossidae — fork-tongued frogs
Family Hylidae — (Ameroaustralian) treefrogs
Family Microhylidae — narrow-mouthed frogs/toads
Family Ranidae — true frogs
Family Rhacophoridae — flying frogs or Afro-Asian treefrogs
Subfamily Buergeriinae
Subfamily Rhacophorinae
Family Eleutherodactylidae
Subfamily Eleutherodactylinae
Family Cryptobranchidae — giant salamanders
Family Hynobiidae — Asian salamanders
Family Salamandridae — newts