List of amphibians found at John Day Fossil Beds

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

Al St.John

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.