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Quiz about Know Those Amphibians
Quiz about Know Those Amphibians

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.
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Author
WiseTao
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
171,494
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1698
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (4/10), Guest 72 (4/10), RachelleKaufma (2/10).
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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


Question 2 of 10
2. Mole salamanders are not found in the United States.


Question 3 of 10
3. The European Painted Frog differs from most others because it: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Fire belled toads actually have red bellies.


Question 5 of 10
5. The Pipa pipa is better known as the: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. If you were to go looking for a barking frog, the best place would be: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This toad has been called a "mouth with legs." It is the: Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Corroboree frog is found in: Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The crucifix toad eats only: Hint


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



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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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