page_title: List of amphibians of West Virginia
hierarchical_section_title: List of amphibians of West Virginia
caption_attribution_description: Photograph of the side of the American Bullfrogen (Rana catesbeiana en ), female specimen (relative small tympanic membrane). Camera and Exposure Details:Camera: Nikon D200Lens: Nikon Nikkor ED-IF AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VRExposure: 200mm (300mm in 35mm equivalent) f/9 @ 1/320 s.&#160;(400 ISO)
context_page_description: 48 species of amphibians 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.
context_section_description: 48 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.
caption: A female American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)
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