Amphibia Quiz Caudata

Which order of Amphibia consists of toads and frogs?

• Anura

• Gymnophiona

• Caudata

• Sirenidae

Which clade of Amphibia lacks limbs and resembles snakes or worms?

• Frogs/toads

• Salamanders

• Caecilians

• Cryptobranchidae

Which family of Amphibia includes the Chinese Giant Salamander?

• Ambystomidae

• Sirenidae

• Cryptobranchidae

• Amphiumidae

Which genus of Amphibia has permanently aquatic adults and lacks gills?

• Siren

• Amphiuma

• Cryptobranchus

• Ambystoma

Which family of Amphibia exhibits skin respiration and has narrow grooves between each nostril and the upper lip?

• Ambystomidae

• Sirenidae

• Plethodontidae

• Cryptobranchidae

Which lungless salamander is found only in high elevations in SE New Mexico?

• Aneides hardii

• Batrachoceps

• Desmognathus

• Ensatina

Which genus of lungless salamander is known as the 'Frog-lizard'?

• Batrachoceps

• Desmognathus

• Ensatina

• Eurycea

Which genus of lungless salamander is active during the winter rainy season?

• Batrachoceps

• Desmognathus

• Ensatina

• Eurycea

Which family of Amphibia includes the Mudpuppies and Waterdogs?

• Ambystomidae

• Proteidae

• Salamandridae

• Plethodontidae