Alberta’s Amphibians — A Timeline
September 4, 2025
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Amphibians are a unique classification of animals that live partly in the water and partly on land. Alberta has ten species of amphibians, composed of four frog species, four toad species, and two salamander species:
- Long-toed Salamander
- (Western) Tiger Salamander
- Northern Leopard Frog
- Wood Frog
- Columbia Spotted Frog
- Boreal Chorus Frog
- (Western) Boreal Toad
- Great Plains Toad
- Canadian Toad
- Plains Spadefoot
A short timeline of the status of amphibians in Alberta can be found below. A more detailed description of the history of amphibians since the 1970s can be found here.
