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Sacramento Zoo Amphibians & Fish

Amphibians
Almost all amphibians have thin, moist skin that helps them breathe. No other group of animals has this special skin. Most amphibians undergo a unique change from larvae to adults, called metamorphosis.

Fish
There are some things that all fish have in common:

  • They breathe with gills.
  • All fish have fins, which help them swim forward, turn, and stop, as well as keep upright.
  • Most fish also have scales and most hatch from eggs.

Due to exhibit maintenance, weather conditions and animal care requirements, some of the animals may not be viewable. If you are interested in a particular species, please call 916-808-5888 or email the Member & Visitor Services Office to find out if you will be able to see those animals during your visit.

Amphibians

Amazon Milk Frog

amazon milk frog
L

Axolotl

black axolotl at the sac zoo
C

Golden Mantella

golden mantella at the sac zoo

Green & Black Poison Dart Frog

green and black poison dart frog
V

Green Mantella

green mantella at the sac zoo
E

Phantasmal Dart Frog

phantasmal dart frog at the sac zoo
E

Smoky Jungle Frog

smoky jungle frog
L

Yellow-banded Poison Dart Frog

yellow-banded poison dart frog
V

Fish

Goldfish

goldfish at the sac zoo
L

Koi

koi fish at the sac zoo
L

* The zoo determines each species extinction status level by compiling resources from the following agencies: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Appendices, US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species Act (ESA), International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List, and the European Union Wildlife Trade Regulations.

Legend

Population Status

  • C Critically Endangered
  • E Endangered
  • V Vulnerable to Endangerment
  • N Not Threatened

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