South Korea

Checklist of Endemic Amphibian Species

This list of amphibian species found exclusively in South Korea is based on the taxonomy used in Frost (2004). For further details on possible inaccuracies in the list see Sources & Caveats.

Frost, D.R. (2004) Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. 3.0 (22 August 2004). American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA.

The current version of this electronic database is accessible here

Hynobius quelpartensis (Caudata - Hynobiidae) Cheju Salamander

Hynobius yangi (Caudata - Hynobiidae) Kori Salamander

Additional endemic amphibian species that were recognized as distinct species too recently to be included in Frost (2004) are given below. This list is primarily based on information from the IUCN Red List (here) and the current version of the Amphibian Species of the World database (here) and includes species described through 2008. In addition to the 2 endemic amphibian species listed above, the additional species listed below gives a total of 3 species of amphibians known solely from South Korea.


Karsenia koreana (Caudata - Plethodontidae) Korean Crevice Salamander 2005