There are three kinds of amphibians: 1. Frogs 2. Salamanders 3. Caecilians The scientific names for these groups are: 1. “Anura” for frogs 2. “Caudata” for salamanders 3. “Gymnophiona” for caecilians
Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) found in South America.
Anura means “without a tail.” Caudata means “tail.” And Gymnophiona means “naked snake” because even though snakes are not amphibians, caecilians and snakes both have no legs. You can tell amphibians apart from lizards and snakes by their skin. Lizards and snakes are reptiles and have scales on their skin, while amphibians have smooth skin without scales.
Eastern red-backed salamander (Plethodon cinereus) found in North America.
This Asian snake-eyed skink (Ablepharus pannonicus) from Asia is a reptile!
Ichthyophis kohtaoensis found in Thailand.
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