The list of amphibians of Vermont includes amphibian species living in the US state of Vermont. The list does not include species found only in captivity. The Vermont state amphibian is the northern leopard frog.
Salamanders (Urodela) Newts (Pleurodelinae) Family: Salamandridae Eastern (red-spotted) newt, Notophthalmus viridescensThe eastern newt is fairly common almost statewide, but requires large mosaics of interconnected hardwoods and wetlands.
Advanced salamanders (Salamandroidea) Family: Ambystomatidae Blue-spotted salamander, Ambystoma lateraleThe blue-spotted salamander, which hybridizes with the Jefferson salamander, is an uncommon species of special concern in Vermont. Jefferson salamander, Ambystoma jeffersonianumThe Jefferson salamander, which hybridizes with the blue-spotted salamander, is a rare species of special concern in Vermont. Spotted salamander, Ambystoma maculatumThe spotted salamander is a Species of Greatest Conservation Need as identified in the Vermont Wildlife Action Plan. Marbled salamander, Ambystoma opacumThe marbled salamander is considered unconfirmed in the state of Vermont. There is a historic reference to one in Fair Haven, and a historic photo of one with Vermont written on the back of the photo, but with no details on date or location. Marbled salamanders have been found just across the Connecticut River from Vernon (in New Hampshire), and approximately 6 miles south of Vernon in Massachusetts, and may be found in Vermont at some point in the future.
Aquatic salamanders Family: Proteidae Common mudpuppy, Necturus maculosusThe mudpuppy is a rare (imperiled) species at a high risk of extinction or extirpation in Vermont; it is a Species of Greatest Conservation Need as identified in the Vermont Wildlife Action Plan.
Lungless salamanders (Plethodontidae) Family: Plethodontidae Eastern red-backed salamander, Plethodon cinereusThe eastern red-backed is found statewide, and is the most abundant salamander in Vermont. Four-toed salamander, Hemidactylium scutatumThe four-toed salamander is rare in Vermont. Northern dusky salamander, Desmognathus fuscus Northern two-lined salamander, Eurycea bislineata Spring salamander, Gyrinophilus porphyriticusThe spring salamander is uncommon (vulnerable) in the state of Vermont. Allegheny Mountain dusky salamander, Desmognathus ochrophaeusThe Allegheny Mountain dusky salamander has been reported in Vermont, but insufficient documentation exists to confirm its presence in the state.
Frogs (Anura), including toads Frogs Family: Hylidae Boreal chorus frog, Pseudacris maculataThey were historically found in Grand Isle and Franklin counties in northwest Vermont, but have not been seen or heard since 1999. Gray treefrog, Dryophytes versicolor
Family: Ranidae American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus. Rana catesbeiana Green frog, Lithobates clamitans, Rana clamitans Mink frog, Lithobates septentrionalis, Rana septentrionalisUncommon in Vermont, occurring mostly in the northeastern part of the state. Northern leopard frog, Lithobates pipiens, Rana pipiensThe northern leopard frog is the Vermont state amphibian. Pickerel frog, Lithobates palustris, Rana palustrisThe pickerel frog is the only poisonous frog native to Vermont. Spring peeper, Pseudacris cruciferSpring peepers are very common in Vermont. Wood frog, Lithobates sylvaticusWood frogs are very common in Vermont and have been found in almost every town.
Toads Family: Bufonidae American toad, Anaxyrus americanus Fowler's toad, Anaxyrus fowleri Fowler's toad is very rare in Vermont, and has been found only in the southern Connecticut River Valley.
See also List of birds of Vermont List of mammals of Vermont List of reptiles of Vermont List of regional amphibians lists List of prehistoric amphibians Amphibian classification List of amphibians AmphibiaWeb
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