What are scientific names of amphibians?

AmphibiaAmphibian / Scientific name

What does amphibian mean in Latin?

Mid 17th century (in the sense ‘having two modes of existence or of doubtful nature’): from modern Latin amphibium ‘an amphibian’, from Greek amphibion (noun use of amphibios ‘living both in water and on land’, from amphi ‘both’ + bios ‘life’).

What is the common name of amphibians?

Amphibians

Common Name	Scientific Name	Group
American Bullfrog • head	Rana catesbeiana	Anura
Java Flying Frog • head	Rhacophorus reinwardtii	Anura
Java Flying Frog • whole	Rhacophorus reinwardtii	Anura
Southern Torrent Salamander • head	Rhyacotriton variegatus	Caudata

What is another word for amphibian?

synonyms for amphibian

• frog.
• salamander.
• toad.
• caecilian.
• caudate.
• hyla.
• newt.
• proteus.

What does the word amphibian mean in Greek?

The group amphibian includes frogs, toads, and salamanders. The word amphibian was taken from the Greek “amphi” meaning “double” and “bios” meaning “life” which is quite fitting as these creatures do live a double life. Emerging from eggs that are usually laid in the water, most amphibians begin their life with gills.

What is another name for frogs?

synonyms for frog

• toad.
• bullfrog.
• caecilian.
• croaker.
• polliwog.

What are antonyms for amphibian?

Antonyms

• uneven.
• roughen.
• aquatic.
• terrestrial.

What is another name for amphibian?

Amphibian Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for amphibian?

frog	salamander
caudate	hyla
newt	proteus