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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
List of amphibians found at John Day Fossil Beds
Image of a Long Toed salamander.

Al St.John

Long Toed salamanders are the only salamanders found in the park.

Class Amphibia
Order Caudata
Family Ambystomidae [Mole Salamanders]
Ambystoma macrodactylum – Long-toed Salamander
Habitat: Variety of habitats, semi-arid sagebrush, moist forested
areas and meadows.
Order Salientia
Family Ranidae [True Frogs]
Rana pipiens – Northern Leopard Frog
Habitat: Freshwater sites with heavy vegetation, brackish marshes and
moist field.
Rana pretiosa – Spotted Frog
Habitat: Mountainous areas near cold streams and lakes.
Family Bufonidae [Toads]
Bufo boreas – Western Toad
Habitat: Near springs, streams, meadows and woodlands.
Family Hylidae [Tree Frogs]
Hyla regilla – Pacific Tree Frog
Habitat: On the ground among shrubs and grass close to water.
Park ranger in the field  

Did You Know?
Paleobotanical field work helps scientists at the John Day Fossil Beds learn about ancient climates.

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Last Updated: August 03, 2006 at 17:45 EST