Fun Facts about Amphibians in the Park
NORTHERN RED-LEGGED FROG
One of two frogs in the park, this one has a very quiet call that is given underwater, do is seldom heard.
REDBACK SALAMANDER
One of two fully terrestrial salamanders in the park, this critter does not have an aquatic phase.
NORTHWESTERN SALAMANDER
This salamander lays eggs in grapefruit-sized, gelatinous masses in the water. Some adults never leave water, while others move into the forest.
ROUGH-SKINNED NEWT
This salamander has has granular skin, unlike other native salamanders. Its skin is highly toxic, as a defense against predation.
PACIFIC CHORUS FROG
Our noisy frog in the park with its “ribbet” call in spring. Formerly called tree frog, it does climb trees, using the sticky pads on its toes.
LONG-TOED SALAMANDER
One of the most widespread salamanders in Washington, this species has an aquatic phase, but also lives in forests.
Learn more about Amphibians in the Park
Reptiles and Amphibians species list for the Park
Photo credits: Gary Nafis, Jim Erckmann, Flickr (Seanin Og, Andrew DuBois), Wikimedia Commons (Connor Long),