amphibian

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Worldwide, scientists have identified more than 9,000 amphibian species, and about 100 to 200 new ones are added each year, he said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Their projections suggest there could be as many as 115,000 fish species and 41,000 amphibian species, compared with about 42,000 fish and 9,000 amphibians currently described.

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

But the relative lack of rain this spring and summer could lead to lower insect and amphibian numbers next year since eggs may not be laid and wetland areas are drying up.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

Introduced species are wreaking havoc due to similar lack of evolved defenses in the American beech, many amphibian species and North American bats of different kinds.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2025

It is, in fact, an amphibian, which can live in or out of water.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl