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Know Those Amphibians! Trivia Quiz

Amphibians are among the most fascinating, but also most little-known animals in the animal kingdom. They should not be taken for granted!

A multiple-choice quiz by WiseTao. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
WiseTao

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,494

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1705

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This nocturnal amphibian (order Caudata) has a long, slender body, small forelimbs and no hindlimbs. It resembles an eel. What is it? Hint

Siren

Giant Salamander

Hellbender

Waterdog

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mole salamanders are not found in the United States.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The European Painted Frog differs from most others because it: Hint

Is a vegetarian.

Has residual teeth.

Hatches on dry land.

Cannot extend its tongue.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fire belled toads actually have red bellies.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Pipa pipa is better known as the: Hint

Surinam toad

Asian horned toad

African clawed frog

Spadefoot toad

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you were to go looking for a barking frog, the best place would be: Hint

A swamp in Asia

A pond in Japan

A crevasse in Antarctica

A cave in Mexico

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Question 7 of 10

7. This toad has been called a "mouth with legs." It is the: Hint

South American bullfrog

Ornate horned toad

Gold frog

Spotted grass frog

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Corroboree frog is found in: Hint

Australia

New Guinea

Florida

Wales

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Question 9 of 10

9. The crucifix toad eats only: Hint

Ants and termites

Flies and mosquitoes

Bees and wasps

Worms and grubs

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Question 10 of 10

10. This toad is also called the snoring toad: Hint

Leopard toad

Variable harlequin frog

Asiatic climbing toad

Fire-bellied toad

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This nocturnal amphibian (order Caudata) has a long, slender body, small forelimbs and no hindlimbs. It resembles an eel. What is it?

Answer: Siren

Sirens can cover short distances on land during rainy periods, and if their home dries out, they can embed themselves in the mud for months.

2. Mole salamanders are not found in the United States.

Answer: False

In fact they are found from Southern Alaska throughout the USA and into Mexico. Many are brightly colored.

3. The European Painted Frog differs from most others because it:

Answer: Cannot extend its tongue.

It lunges forward to grasp prey in its mouth.

4. Fire belled toads actually have red bellies.

Answer: True

Sometimes they expose their bellies by turning over on their backs. They are mildly toxic.

5. The Pipa pipa is better known as the:

Answer: Surinam toad

This toad has been compared to a squared-off pancake.

6. If you were to go looking for a barking frog, the best place would be:

Answer: A cave in Mexico

These secretive creatures can inflate their bodies when alarmed. They can also be found in wells (really!).

7. This toad has been called a "mouth with legs." It is the:

Answer: Ornate horned toad

More formally, the ornate horned toad is called the Ceratophrys ornata. It lives in Argentina.

8. The Corroboree frog is found in:

Answer: Australia

The Aborigines are fond of decorating their bodies with likenesses of this tiny but toxic frog.

9. The crucifix toad eats only:

Answer: Ants and termites

The crucifix toad, or Notaden bennetti, is native to Australia.

10. This toad is also called the snoring toad:

Answer: Leopard toad

This ground dweller feeds on small invertebrates and is native to southern Africa.

Source: Author WiseTao

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