#AKAN / Bufonidae

Adenomus kandianus

Sri Lanka is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, home to more than 100 amphibian species — many of them endemic and found nowhere else on Earth. Explore the island's frogs and toads, their habitats, and the conservation work protecting them for future generations.

#AKAN / Bufonidae

Adenomus kandianus

From the misty cloud forests of the central highlands to the lowland rainforests of the wet zone, Sri Lanka's amphibians inhabit some of the island's most fragile ecosystems. Learn more about these remarkable species and the threats they face.

#AKAN / Bufonidae

Adenomus kandianus

Sri Lanka is home to more than 100 amphibian species, many of them endemic and found nowhere else on Earth.

#AKAN / Bufonidae

Adenomus kandianus

Discover the frogs and toads of Sri Lanka's rainforests and highlands, and the efforts underway to conserve them.

Explore the amazing diversity of Sri Lankan Amphibians !!

Welcome to the Amphibians.lk

Approximately 111 species are known to date, out of which 107 are found nowhere else in the world.

Amphibians.lk is a centralized database contains images, description of each species, range and distribution maps, identification keys, vocalizations and videos. The main objective of the website is to disseminate knowledge and facilitate their conservation. You can also contribute by submitting your observations.

If you find any errors or issues in the interface kindly inform us. We value your comments and suggestions. Enjoy Amphibians and help them to survive !!

Species

111

Images

183

Endemics

107

Calls

Major Groups

Rhacophoridae

Tree frogs belong to this group. Mostly arboreal. Very few species found on wet rocky substrates and forest floor. The tips of the fingers and toes are expanded into disks

Bufonidae

True toads belong to this group. The skin is dry and having warts. They have a pair of parotoid glands on the back of their heads. Lay eggs in strings

Dicroglossidae

Known as fork-tongued frogs. Mostly aquatic. Toes webbed. Fingers slender and pointed.

Microhylidae

Known as narrow-mouthed frogs. Characteristic short, narrow, pointed snout with globose body. They become even more rounded when senses danger.

Nyctibatrachidae

Only two species in Sri Lanka. They have a characteristic wrinkled body and two teeth like processes on the lower jaw. Inhabit in slow-moving streams and marshy habitats.