Amphibians can be found in the floodplain of the Ili River in permanent reservoirs with stagnant water that form and replenish the water supply during spring floods, as well as in temporary reservoirs and springs.
Amphibians in the Altyn-Emel National Park are represented by 5 species, 3 of them are listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan (marked with an asterisk).
Siberian salamander* – Ranodon sibiricus. It is found in small mountain rivers or streams with a muddy bottom at altitudes of 1800-2200 m. Listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan as a species with a diminishing range and number, as well as in the IUCN Red List as an endangered species.
