Fauna of Mexico- Amphibians
(Amphibia) stock photography fauna, amphibians |
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In Amphibian biodiversity,
Mexico ranks fourth in the world after Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador. There are close to 300 species of amphibians described in Mexico. |
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Frogs and Toads
(Anura) With the exception of the polar regions, Anurans can be found in the whole world. The highest diversity of Anurans is in the tropics. Twenty-five families are currently recognized worldwide, representing more than 4,000 species and many more are described annually. |
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Newts, Salamanders,
ect. (Caudata) The highest diversity of this group can be found in Holarctic region. Currently 10 families are recognized, containing around 400 species. |
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Ceaciliadae
(Gymnophiona) Restricted to the lowland tropics of the New and Old world, this group comprises of 5 families which contain around 160 species worldwide. |
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