Nepal
Checklist of Endemic Amphibian Species
This list of amphibian species found exclusively in Nepal is based on the species recognized in AmphibiaWeb as of 28 October 2018. For further details on possible inaccuracies in the list see Sources & Caveats.
Additional species added to AmphibiaWeb after 28 October 2018 are listed at the bottom of this page.
Nanorana
rarica (Anura - Dicroglossidae) Rara Lake Paa Frog
Sphaerotheca
maskeyi (Anura - Dicroglossidae) Chitwan Burrowing Frog
Sphaerotheca
swani (Anura - Dicroglossidae) Swan's Burrowing Frog
Scutiger
nepalensis (Anura
- Megophryidae) Nepal High Altitude Toad
Microhyla
taraiensis (Anura
- Microhylidae) Tarai Narrow-mouthed Frog
Hylarana
chitwanensis (Anura
- Ranidae) Chitwan Frog
Polypedates zed (Anura - Rhacophoridae) Narayanghat Whipping Frog
Recently described species added to AmphibiaWeb after 28 October 2018 are listed below. These 3 species added to the 10 listed above total 9 endemic amphibian species for Nepal.
Scutiger ghunsa (Anura - Megophryidae) Ghunsa Altitude Toad
Amolops mahabharatensis (Anura - Ranidae) Mahabharat Torrent Frog
Amolops nepalicus (Anura
- Ranidae) Marbled Torrent Frog