Fish and Wildlife Service - Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Amphibian List

This list outlines documented species on the refuge. Many species may be on the refuge that have not been documented. We request that you report all sightings of species not on this list to the refuge.

As more species become confirmed on the refuge, the list will be updated.

Salamanders & Relatives
	Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum mavortium) Found statewide, and adapted to a wide variety of habitats from moist woodlands in eastern Oklahoma to cattle troughs, ponds and caves in the arid areas of the state. Is the most common salamander in Oklahoma.
Toads & Frogs
	Great Plains Narrowmouth Toad (Gastrophryne olivacea) Found in moist grasslands and open woodland.
	Woodhouse's Toad (Bufo woodhousei) Found in lowlands and the valleys of larger streams and rivers. Is one of the most common toads throughout Oklahoma and the principal toad of gardens and lawns.
	Red-spotted Toad (Bufo punctatus) Distribution is not well known with populations found in rocky areas as well as in short-grass prairies. Unlike other toads, it seldom burrows into the soil.
Frogs
	Blanchard's Cricket frog (Acris crepitans blanchardi) Found on muddy or open banks of water.
	Strecker's Chorus frog (Pseudacris streckeri streckeri) Closely associated with sandy areas in prairies, woodlands, and floodplains. Eats small insects and spiders, it is nocturnal and may burrow and feed underground.
	Bull frog (Rana catesbeiana) Widely distributed throughout the state. Largest frog in Oklahoma. Found along steams, rivers, ponds, lakes, and swamps. The male's call has been described as the "bellowing of a bull."
	Plains leopard frog (Rana blairi) Found in temporary and permanent aquatic environments. Skin appears rough and has conspicuous dorsolateral folds extending from the eye to the thigh. It is mainly nocturnal, but can be found durning the day.
Other toads and frogs that my be found on the refuge but have not been confirmed are: Dwarf American toad, Great Plains toad, Plains spadefoot, New Mexico spadefoot, Spotted chorus frog, Northern leopard frog

Last updated: August 28, 2007