herp lab 1

intro : Ontario species

Ontario nature reptile and amphibian atlas
has this info too
tips for labs

- anything identified to species is from Ontario

- other species are fair game up to family
- colour fades when stored in formaldehyde, so use other features
- all tests are thorough, but fair
- must know (aside from identifying) general distribution, life history, call ID, and status
- for call ID, sometimes there are inconsistencies between scientists. just be consistent
four-toed salamander
Hemidacylium scutatum
blue spotted salamander
red spotted newt
salamanders
salamanders cont’d
mudpuppy
wood frog
merican toad
northern leopard frog
green frog
pickerel frog
mink frog