
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 |