List of amphibians of Vermont
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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.
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