List of amphibians of Great Britain


This is a list of the amphibians of Great Britain. There are seven amphibian species native to Great Britain, in addition, there are a number of naturalized species. The natives comprise three newts, two toads and two frogs.
ExtinctNo reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Extinct in the wildKnown only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range.
Critically endangeredThe species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.
EndangeredThe species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
VulnerableThe species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Near threatenedThe species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future.
Least concernThere are no current identifiable risks to the species.
Data deficientThere is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.

Native species

Pleurodelinae

Triturus cristatus
Smooth newt Lissotriton vulgaris
Palmate newt Lissotriton helveticus

Bufonidae

Bufo bufo
Natterjack toad Epidalea calamita

Ranidae

Rana temporaria
Pool frog Pelophylax lessonae
Moor frog Rana arvalis
Agile frog Rana dalmatina

Naturalised">Naturalisation (biology)">Naturalised and escaped species