Amphibians beginning with P

Pacific giant salamander - Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes.

Pacific giant salamander - Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rivers, freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes.

Pacific horned frog - The Pacific Horned Frog is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pacific Treefrog - The Pacific Tree Frog is a very common species of chorus frog, with a range from the West Coast of the United States to British Columbia in Canada. Living anywhere from sea level up to over 11,000 feet, they are found in shades of greens or browns and even have been known to change between them. They live in many types of habitats and reproduce in aquatic settings. This species is also known as the Pacific Chorus Frog.

Painted burrowing frog - The painted burrowing frog is a small, roundish, brightly coloured species with a distinctive white, red, green and black pattern on the back. The skin of the back is very smooth, but the skin of the grey belly is a little bit rough. The ears are inconspicuous, but the eyes are prominent.

Painted Burrowing Frog, Painted Frog, Painted Spadefoot Toad - The Painted Burrowing Frog is a moderate sized plump frog, reaching 55 mm in length. It is grey to yellow above with brown, olive or green patches. There is sometimes a thin, paler stripe running down the back. The belly is white. The rear toes are partially webbed and the metatarsal tubercles are completely black. The pupil is a vertical slit when contracted, and the iris is silver to gold.

Painted Frog - As the common name implies, these frogs can have colorful markings. There are three pattern variations in this species: almost uniformly colored animals; animals with large dark spots with bright edges and animals with two dark brown longitudinal bands, one bright band along the back and two bright bands along the sides. The belly is whitish. The body is stout with a flat head that is wider than it is long. The dorsal glands are arranged in longitudinal patterns along the back, or can be absent. The pupil is shaped like an upside-down droplet. In the Moroccan subspecies, sexual maturity is attained in one year. Mating in North Morocco takes place from January to early November. Copulation, in which the male clasps the female in the lumbar region lasts about 2 hr. Copulation in the Spanish specimens lasts only 35 s to 2 min. Females lay a total of 500 to 1000 eggs in one night of copulation. The females copulate with various males and each copulation a small clump of about 20 to 50 eggs are laid. The ovum diam

Painted Narrowmouth Toad, Slender-digit Chorus Frog - The Painted Narrowmouth Toad or Slender-digit Chorus Frog is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, plantations , rural gardens, urban areas, water storage areas, ponds, aquaculture ponds, irrigated land, and seasonally flooded agricultural land.

Palau ground frog - Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, rocky areas, caves, plantations , rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forest, and man-made karsts.

Palawan toadlet - The Palawan Toadlet is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, and intermittent rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pale Frog - The Pale Frog is a species of frog in the Hylidae family. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and intermittent freshwater marshes.

Palmate newt - The Palmate Newt is a species of newt found in most of Western Europe, including Great Britain. It is protected by law in all countries where it occurs, and is thought to be extremely rare to endangered in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg and vulnerable in Germany, but common elsewhere.

Panamanian golden frog - Although known as a frog, the golden frog, despite being smooth-skinned and frog-like in appearance, is classified as a "True toad" . Like other frogs and toads, the golden frog is capable of secreting poison to help protect themselves from predators. In the case of the golden frog, this is a water-soluble neurotoxin called zetekitoxin.

Panay forest frog - Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Paramo Frontino Salamander - Bolitoglossa hypacra is a species of salamander in the Plethodontidae family. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

Parsley Frog - In France, the breeding season lasts from the end of February to early April; in Portugal, it is from November to March. In Andalusia, this Parsley Frog may spawn several times a year. For laying places, it prefers weedy ponds and sometimes streams. The males create a relatively quiet croaking noise with the help of their paired inner vocal sacs, under water. The females may respond with a "kee, kee" vocalisation, similar to those of the Little Bustard and Corn Crake.

Peppered tree frog - This species was formerly known from 5 streams at elevations of 800-1120m draining east in the Northern Tablelands of NSW from Gibraltar Range in the north to Armidale in the south. Despite searches in these streams and adjacent areas this species has not be located in the wild since the 1970s.

Perez's Frog - Perez's Frog is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in southern France, Portugal, Spain, and two sites in the United Kingdom; in Spain it is very abundant, as evidenced by its Spanish name rana común .

Perret's snout-burrower - The Perret's Snout-burrower is a species of frog in the Hemisotidae family. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, possibly Angola, and possibly Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marches.

Persian Mountain Salamander - The Persian Brook Salamander or Persian Mountain Salamander is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family. It is found in Iran and possibly Azerbaijan. Its natural habitats are rivers, inland karsts, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Peters' Platanna - The Peters' Platanna is a species of frog in the Pipidae family. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, freshwater springs, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forest, water storage areas, ponds, open excavations, and canals and ditches.

Phantasmal poison frog - Phantasmal poison frogs have one of the strongest toxins of frogs.

Philippine discoglossid frog - The Philippine Discoglossid Frog or Philippine Flat-headed Frog is a species of toad in the Bombinatoridae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, and intermittent rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Philippine Narrowmouth Toad - The Philippine Narrowmouth Toad is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, water storage areas, ponds, irrigated land, and seasonally flooded agricultural land. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Philippine small-disked frog - The Philippine Small-disked Frog is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Philippine Toad - The Philippine Toad is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, intertidal marches, arable land, plantations , rural gardens, urban areas, water storage areas, ponds, aquaculture ponds, and seasonally flooded agricultural land.

Pickerel Frog - The distinctive rectangular spots of the pickerel frog may blend together to form a long rectangle along the back. All other leopard frogs have circular spots. In addition, they have prominent dorsolateral ridges that are unbroken. Another important distinguishing mark is the orange or yellow flash pattern found on the inner surface of the hind legs. The frog must be picked up to examine this, as the legs cover the coloration otherwise. The Plains Leopard Frog exhibits this coloration as well, but the dorsolateral ridges are inset medially in this species.

Pickersgill's Banana Frog - The Pickersgill's Banana Frog is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, and possibly Swaziland. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, arable land, pastureland, urban areas, heavily degraded former forest, ponds, and seasonally flooded agricultural land. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pickersgill's reed frog - The Pickersgill's Reed Frog is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is endemic to South Africa. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, temperate grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marches. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pierre's Wart Frog, Pierre's Cricket Frog - Fejervarya pierrei is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in Nepal and possibly India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent rivers, and irrigated land.

Pig Frog - The Pig Frog is green or grey-green in color, with brown or black blotching. They have fully webbed feet, a sharply pointed nose, and a large ears tympanum. They are easily mistaken for various other species of the genus Rana which they share geographic range with, including the Bullfrog . They grow to a length of 3.25 to 5.5 inches.

Pigeon Mountain Salamander - Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pine barrens treefrog - Hyla andersonii, only about 1–3 inches long, is one of the smaller species of tree frogs. Members of the species are predominantly green, with wide dark stripes. They often have spotted orange-gold markings on the hidden surfaces of their legs, and also tend to have large toe pads.

Pine wood treefrog - Hyla femoralis is a species of frog in the Hylidae family. It is endemic to the United States. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, swamps, intermittent freshwater lakes, and intermittent freshwater marshes.

Pink-sided treefrog - The Pink-sided Treefrog is a species of frog in the Hylidae family. It is found in Ecuador, Panama, and possibly Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Plain Frog, Plains Frog - The Plain Frog or Plains Frog is a species of frog in the Limnodynastidae family. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitat is swamps.

Plains Brown Tree Frog, Victorian Frog - The Plains Brown Tree Frog or Victorian Frog is a species of frog in the Hylidae family. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, rivers, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, water storage areas, ponds, and canals and ditches.

Plains Leopard Frog - The Plains Leopard Frog grows from 2 to 4.3 inches in length, and is typically brown in color. Their common name originates from the distinctive irregular, dark colored spotting on their back. They have long, powerful legs and are capable of leaping great distances.

Plaintive Rain Frog, Rough Rain Frog - The Plaintive Rain Frog or Rough Rain Frog is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, dry savanna, temperate shrubland, temperate grassland, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Plateau Tiger Salamander - The Plateau Tiger Salamander or Salamandra is a species of mole salamander in the Ambystomatidae family. It is found in Mexico and possibly the United States. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, pastureland, and ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Polillo forest frog - Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pool Frog - The Pool Frog is a European frog. It is one of only three amphibian species recognized by the UK government as protected under its Biodiversity Action Plan. The reasons for declining populations are decreased pond habitat from human encroachment and also air pollution leading to over-nitrification of pond waters. Its specific name was chosen by the Italian herpetologist Lorenzo Camerano in order to honour his master Michele Lessona.

Power’s Rain Frog - The Power's Rain Frog is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, possibly Botswana, possibly Namibia, and possibly Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Poynton's caco - The Poynton's Caco or Poynton's Dainty Frog is a species of frog in the Petropedetidae family. It is endemic to South Africa.

Puerto Rican crested toad - The Puerto Rican Crested Toad or simply Puerto Rican Toad is a species of toad found only in Puerto Rico. It is the only species of frog native to Puerto Rico. The species formerly occurred in Virgin Gorda. It is listed as a critical endangered species due to a drastic population decline and a restricted range. It is estimated that the number of mature individuals is less than 250.

Pumpkin Toadlet - The Pumpkin Toadlet is a species of frog in the Brachycephalidae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Purcell's Ghost Frog - Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Puyo Giant Glass Frog - Centrolene puyoense is a species of frog in the Centrolenidae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pygmy salamander - Its natural habitats are temperate forests, intermittent rivers, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss. Brett Diehl is a famous expert on Pygmy salamanders. He suggests salamanders like to swim in cold water, and they eat worms, houseflies, and other insects. Pooja Parekh, an Indian woman from Canada performed and experiment and found that Pygmy salamanders like to sit still most of the day. She also thinks woman mustaches are fashionable.

Pyrenean frog - The Pyrenean Frog or Pyrenees Frog is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in France and Spain. Its local name in the latter country is rana pirenaica. Its natural habitats are rivers and intermittent rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.