Animal World

Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles

What are the major groups of amphibians?

The following chart illustrates the three major groups of amphibians.

Examples Order Number of Living Species
Frogs and toads Anura (Salientia) 3,450
Salamanders and newts Caudata (Urodela) 360
Caecilians Apoda (Gymnophiona) 160