List of amphibians of Taiwan
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At least 37 species of amphibians are native to Taiwan.[1][2] Of these, 17 species are endemic to Taiwan. Salamander Echinotriton andersoni is considered extinct in Taiwan (but survives on the Ryukyu Islands of Japan). In addition, there are three introduced species: cane toad Rhinella marina, bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus, and Chinese giant salamander Andrias davidianus. Thus, in total 40 amphibians have been recorded in Taiwan.[1]
Family Bufonidae — true toads
Family Dicroglossidae — fork-tongued frogs
Family Hylidae — (Ameroaustralian) treefrogs
Family Microhylidae — narrow-mouthed frogs/toads
Family Ranidae — true frogs
Family Rhacophoridae — flying frogs or Afro-Asian treefrogs
Subfamily Buergeriinae
Subfamily Rhacophorinae
Family Cryptobranchidae — giant salamanders
Family Hynobiidae — Asian salamanders
Family Salamandridae — newts
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