The Amphibians of the Azibo's Lagoon

 

  Amphibians are a important, but often overlooked, component of any ecosystem. Some amphibian populations have experienced drastic declines in the last decades, thus increasing the need for studies of their biology and conservation. They are especially susceptible to environmental degradation, thus making them potentially important indicators of overall environmental health.

The most common amphibians species in the Azibo's Lagoon are:

English Name Scientific Name Portuguese Name
     
Fire Salamander Salamandra salamandra Salamandra-de-pintas-amarelas
     
Bosca's Newt, Iberian Newt  Triturus boscai Tritão-de-ventre-laranja
     
Marbled Newt Triturus marmoratus Tritão-marmorado
     
Iberian Midwife Toad  Alytes cisternasii Sapo-parteiro-ibérico
     
Midwife toad  Alytes obstetricans Sapo-parteiro
     
Common Toad Bufo bufo Sapo 
     
Natterjack toad  Bufo calamita Sapo-corredor
     
European Tree Frog Hyla arborea Rela
     
Iberian Frog Rana iberica  Rã-ibérica
     
Perez's Frog, Iberian Pool Frog Rana perezi Rã verde
     

 

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