
Lizards
Georgia has 56 reptiles and 12 amphibians — the 2026 checklist
The paper divides species recorded in Georgia into confirmed and candidate taxa — this is not a list of new discoveries.
Read the article
Amphibians
Newts, toads, and frogs — from wetlands to Colchic forests, in one catalog.
12
Amphibians in the atlas
6
Families
Water
Core habitat
Guide
Georgia’s herpetofauna includes amphibians too. This page gathers every amphibian profile in the atlas.
Breeding season, forest streams, and wetlands decide where you find them. Profiles help with identification and conservation status.
Catalog
Salamanders, newts, toads, and frogs — each with habitat and identification notes.
Toads, treefrogs, and frogs. A dedicated frogs guide lives on its own page.
Caudata: the Caucasian salamander and three newts from Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026.
Other categories
Each category gathers the relevant species on one guide page, where you can continue to a specific snake’s full profile.
FAQ
Short answers - detailed information is on profiles.
The atlas includes the Caucasian salamander, newts, toads, tree frogs, and other checklist-supported species. The full list is on this page.
Streams, ponds, wetlands, and humid forests — especially in breeding season. Regional pages add local context.
Skin texture, body shape, size, and calls help. Each profile’s identification section lists concrete traits.
Georgia’s herpetofauna is one field unit — reptiles and amphibians together. That is why amphibians have their own category in this atlas.
Better not — their skin is sensitive and populations are vulnerable. Observe and compare with the atlas.
Next step
Open a species or return to the reptile guides — snakes, lizards, turtles.