Poison Dart Frog

Type:Amphibian

Diet:Carnivore

Average life span in the wild:3 to 15 years

Size:1 in (2.5 cm)

Group name:Army

Protection status:Threatened

Did you know?

The only natural predator of most of the poison dart frog family is a snake called Leimadophis epinephelus, which has developed a resistance to the frogs' poison

Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad

Type:Amphibian

Diet:Omnivore

Average life span in the wild:Up to 20 years

Size:1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5.5 cm)

Weight:1 to 2 oz. (28 to 56 g)

Did you know?

The pupils of the oriental fire-bellied toad are triangular-shaped.

Northern Leopard Frog

Type:Amphibian

Diet:Carnivore

Average life span in the wild:2 to 4 years

Size:3 to 5 in (7.6 to 12.7 cm)

Group name:Army

Protection status:Threatened

Did you know?

A genetic mutation gives rise to the Burnsi leopard frogs, which have no spots.

Mudpuppy

Type:Amphibian

Diet:Carnivore

Average life span in the wild:11 years

Size:8 to 13 in (20 to 33 cm)

Did you know?

Fishermen who hook mudpuppies will often cut their line rather than touch these extremely slimy amphibians, believing incorrectly that they are poisonous.

Mexican Axolotl

Type:Amphibian

Diet:Carnivore

Average life span in the wild:10 to 15 years

Size:Up to 12 in (30 cm)

Weight:2.11 to 8 oz (60 to 227 g)

Protection status:Endangered

Did you know?

Because they have the ability to regenerate lost body parts, axolotls are probably one of the most scientifically studied salamanders in the world.

Green-Eyed Tree Frog

Type:Amphibian

Diet:Carnivore

Size:2.8 in (7 cm)

Group name:Army

Did you know?

The green-eyed tree frog’s previous scientific name was serratta, which more closely describes the serrated skin flaps along the edges of its legs.

Golden Poison Dart Frog

Type:Amphibian

Diet:Carnivore

Average life span in captivity:10 years

Size:1 in (2.5 cm)

Weight:Less than 1 oz

Group name:Army

Protection status:Endangered

Did you know?

The only natural predator of the golden poison dart frog is Leimadophis epinephelus, a snake that has developed a resistance to the frog's poison.

Cane Toad

Type:Amphibian

Diet:Omnivore

Average life span in the wild:5 to 10 years

Size:4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm)

Weight:2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)

Group name:Knot or nest

Did you know?

An Australian government entomologist named W.W. Froggatt nearly succeeded in halting the release of cane toads in Australia in 1935.