List of amphibians of West Virginia
Almost 50 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 following letters indicate the likelihood of finding each animal in West Virginia:[2]
C |
Common |
Can be commonly seen in suitable habitat within current range. |
U |
Uncommon |
Seldom seen because habitat restricted and/or behavior secretive. |
R |
Rare |
Not often present even in suitable habitat. |
Order Caudata (Salamanders)
Family Proteidae (Mudpuppies)
Family Plethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
Order Anura (Frogs)
Family Bufonidae (True Toads)
Family Hylidae (Tree Frogs)
Family Ranidae (True Frogs)
References
List of amphibians of the United States by political division
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States |
- Alabama
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- Arizona
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- Connecticut
- Delaware
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- Hawaii
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- Illinois
- Indiana
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- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
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- New Mexico
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- Ohio
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- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Federal district |
Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
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Insular areas |
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
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