Amphibians

What are amphibians?

Amphibians are mostly semiaquatic vertebrates that can breathe through their skin, consisting of frogs (Anura), salamanders (Caudata), and the lesser-known caecilians (Gymnophiona). They are cold-blooded, relying on their external environment to regulate their internal temperature. During their juvenile stage, amphibians have gills and a circulatory system resembling that of fish. When adults, they respire through their lungs but can also respire through their skin, which is permeable to water and allows for gas exchange. Amphibians also have mucous glands that secrete mucus, protecting their permeable skin from pathogens and retaining their skin moisture for respiration.

Amphibian species of Singapore

Did you know Singapore is home to a large variety of amphibian species? Explore some of them below!

Banded Bullfrog

Common Asian Toad

Crab-eating Frog

Cryptic Painted Frog

Four-lined Tree Frog

Greenhouse Frog

Inger's Dwarf Toadlet

Painted Chorus Frog

Resources on the amphibians of Singapore

Keen to deepen your knowledge on the amphibians of Singapore? Learn more through these related resources.

Biodiversity of Singapore - Amphibians

Herpetological Society of Singapore - Frog call library

How to differentiate a toad from a frog