Herpetology Identification Quiz

Tiger Salamander-Mole Salamanders are a specific breed of salamanders that have unique characteristics, distinguishing them from other breeds such as Striped Salamanders, Fire Salamanders, and Marbled Salamanders.

Tiger Salamander-Mole Salamanders are a type of salamander known for their distinct color patterns resembling a tiger's stripes.

The Tiger Salamander belongs to the Mole Salamanders family, known for their burrowing habits and adapted for a subterranean lifestyle.

Northwestern Salamander-Mole Salamanders are a species of salamanders known for their unique characteristics and habitat preferences. They are native to the Northwestern region of North America and are commonly found in moist woodland areas.

Northwestern Salamander-Mole Salamanders is the correct species, while the other options are different species of salamanders with distinct characteristics.

The Northwestern Salamander-Mole Salamanders, also known as Ambystoma gracile, are found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. They are known for their unique characteristics and habitat preferences.

The scientific name for the Long Toed Salamander is Ambystoma macrodactylum.

The correct answer, Long Toed Salamander-Mole Salamanders, are a specific species of salamander known for their long toes and mole-like appearance. The incorrect answers are other species of salamanders belonging to different families or with different physical characteristics.

The correct common name for the Pacific Giant Salamander is Giant Salamander, not Pacific Treefrog, Western Toad, or Red-legged Frog.

Copes Giant Salamander is a specific type of giant salamander.

The Torrent Salamander is actually commonly referred to as the Giant Salamander due to its large size.

Dunn's Salamander, also known as the Lungless Salamander, is a species of salamander that belongs to the family Plethodontidae.

Ensatina-Lungless Salamander is a unique species of lungless salamander found in North America. Unlike the incorrect options, this species is specifically known for its lungless adaptation for respiration.

The Oregon Slender Salamander-Lungless Salamander is a specific type of salamander known for being found in Oregon. The other options provided are different species of amphibians, not related to the Oregon Slender Salamander.

The Rough Skinned Newt is a type of newt that is known for its rough skin texture, distinguishing it from other amphibians like frogs, salamanders, and toads which have different skin textures.

Pacific Tailed Frog is also known as Tailed Frogs, not Pacific Tree Frog, Red-Eyed Tree Frog, or American Bullfrog.

The Pacific Chorus Frog-Tree Frogs are a specific type of frog species known for their distinctive calls and arboreal habits.

The correct answer refers to a specific type of toads found in the Great Basin region, while the incorrect answers are different species of toads found in other regions.

The correct answer 'Western Toad-True Toads' refers to the species of toad that belongs to the genus Anaxyrus while the three incorrect answers belong to different species and genera of toads.

Colorado River Toads are a species of true toads, not tree frogs, salamanders, or axolotls.

The Red Spotted Toad-True Toads are known for their distinct red spots, making them easily identifiable among other types of toads. The other three options mentioned are different species of frogs and toads that do not have red spots.

Woodhouse's Toads, also known as True Toads, are a species of toad native to North America. They are characterized by their distinctive bumpy skin and prominent parotoid glands behind their eyes.

The Northern Leopard Frog belongs to the category of True Frogs, which are members of the family Ranidae and comprise the majority of frog species worldwide.

The correct answer is Red Legged Frog, which belongs to the True Frogs category. The other options are different species of frogs such as Green Tree Frog, Poison Dart Frog, and Bullfrog, each belonging to their respective frog categories.

The Bullfrog belongs to the classification of True Frogs which are part of the amphibian order Anura. Gorillas are in the order of Primates, Tigers are in the family Felidae (Cats), and Salmon are a type of fish.