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48 species of amphibians (class Amphibia) are known to inhabit the state of West Virginia. The ranges of some 34 salamander species and 14 species of frogs and toads extend into some portion of the state. Two of these — the Cheat Mountain salamander and West Virginia spring salamander — are endemic to West Virginia; they are the only vertebrate species found only within the state. The former species is considered threatened and the latter is considered endangered by federal authorities. Many of West Virginia's amphibian species are declining in population due to habitat destruction and water pollution.[1]

The Cheat Mountain salamander (Plethodon nettingi)
The Cheat Mountain salamander (Plethodon nettingi)
The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)
The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)
An adult red-spotted, or eastern, newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)
An adult red-spotted, or eastern, newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)
The northern dusky salamander (Desmognathus fuscus) with egg clutch
The northern dusky salamander (Desmognathus fuscus) with egg clutch
The eastern American toad (Bufo americanus)
The eastern American toad (Bufo americanus)
The spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
The spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
The gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor)
The gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor)
A female American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)
A female American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)
The northern leopard frog (Rana pipiens)
The northern leopard frog (Rana pipiens)

The taxa


The following letters indicate the likelihood of finding each animal in West Virginia:[2]

CCommonCan be commonly seen in suitable habitat within current range.
UUncommonSeldom seen because habitat restricted and/or behavior secretive.
RRareNot often present even in suitable habitat.

In addition, the IUCN classifies one of these species as endangered EN and six as near-threatened NT.


Order Caudata (salamanders)


Family Cryptobranchidae (giant salamanders)

Family Proteidae (waterdogs and mudpuppies)

Family Ambystomatidae (mole salamanders)

Family Salamandridae (true salamanders)

Family Plethodontidae (lungless salamanders)


Order Anura (frogs)


Family Scaphiopodidae (American spadefoot toads)

Family Bufonidae (true toads)

Family Hylidae (tree frogs and allies)

Family Ranidae (true frogs)


See also



References


  1. "West Virginia Reptiles and Amphibians". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. 2003. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. "Amphibians and Reptiles of West Virginia: A Field Checklist" (PDF). West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. December 2003. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  3. Geoffrey Hammerson, Christopher Phillips (2004). "Cryptobranchus alleganiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T59077A11879843. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T59077A11879843.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  4. Geoffrey Hammerson (2004). "Ambystoma barbouri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T59053A11875949. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T59053A11875949.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  5. Geoffrey Hammerson (2004). "Plethodon virginia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T59360A11908996. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T59360A11908996.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  6. Geoffrey Hammerson (2004). "Plethodon nettingi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T17627A7207626. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T17627A7207626.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  7. Geoffrey Hammerson, Joseph Mitchell (2004). "Plethodon punctatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T59351A11921999. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T59351A11921999.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  8. Geoffrey Hammerson, Christopher Beachy (2004). "Gyrinophilus subterraneus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T59283A11897278. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T59283A11897278.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  9. Geoffrey Hammerson (2004). "Aneides aeneus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T1282A3385547. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T1282A3385547.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.


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