Anura 88%
7,699
species
|
Caudata 9%
816
species
|
Gymnophiona 3%
222
species
|
|
There are three orders of amphibians: Anura (frogs), Caudata (salamanders), and Gymnophiona (caecilians). The AmphibiaWeb database currently contains
8,737
amphibian species
(Apr 27, 2024)
,
of which
7,699
are frogs and toads,
816
are newts and salamanders, and
222
are caecilians. New species are discovered every year, and the total number of species continues to grow. Since 1985 the total number of recognized species has increased by over 60%. |