Reptiles and Amphibians

REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS

By Garrett Brethauer

What is the difference? Reptiles have scales and give birth to

young on land

Amphibians have smooth skin and require moisture to survive

Types of reptiles Turtles Snakes Lizards Crocodilians tuataras

Types of amphibians Frogs and toads Salamanders caecilians

How they are important Many species of reptiles and amphibians

are known as indicator species They indicate the pollution level in many

environments most notably aquatic ecosystems

Vernal poolsVernal pools are small to large ponds that are only filled during spring. These pools are vital to many species of amphibians as they breed and lay their eggs here.

Some of the critters we will find We will mainly find salamanders this time of year. Some species we will probably find redback salamander two lined salamander dusky salamander slimy salamander spring salamander longtail salamander spotted salamander jefferson salamander eastern newt red salamander

Redback Salamander Found in streams, and under rocks in

wooded areas Comes in two patterns red back and lead

back

Two Lined Salamander Found under rocks by streams

Dusky Salamander One of the most common species Found under rocks in moist wooded areas

and by streams

Slimy Salamander Found under things near streams When agitated they secrete a very sticky

slime

Spring Salamander Found around and in springs and shallow

streams

Long Tail Salamander Named for its very long tail Found in caves and around streams

Spotted Salamander Found under things in woods or in vernal

pools Makes a migration every year to breed

Jefferson salamander Found in vernal pools and under things in

woods

Eastern Newt Found in woods and in ponds

Red Salamander Found in streams and springs

Quiz

Name the species!

QuizName the species!

QuizName that species!








Answers 1. spring 2. redback 3. twolined 4. dusky 5. slimy

6. longtail 7. eastern newt 8. red 9. spotted 10. jefferson

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