American bullfrog - Wikipedia The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus), often simply known as the bullfrog in Canada and the United States, is a large true frog native to eastern North America It typically inhabits large permanent water bodies such as swamps, ponds, and lakes
California’s Invaders: American Bullfrog American bullfrogs occupy a wide range of both natural and manmade habitats, including lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, brackish waters, streams, rivers, ditches, and canals They prefer warm, slow or stagnant waters with abundant vegetation, but are also found along the shorelines of lakes and banks of streams
The Bullfrog Is So Resilient, Its Invasive | HowStuffWorks What Is a Bullfrog? Scientifically known as Lithobates catesbeianus (formerly Rana catesbeiana), the American bullfrog is native to eastern North America but has since spread to the western U S and other continents It thrives in warm, shallow water habitats like ponds, lakes and slow-moving rivers
Bullfrog - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts The resonant bellow of a bullfrog is a quintessential sound of warm summer nights near waterways More than just a vocal presence, these large amphibians are fascinating creatures with a rich natural history, complex behaviors, and a significant role in their ecosystems
American Bullfrogs Fast Facts - U. S. National Park Service Amphibians: Bullfrogs are amphibians All amphibians are ectotherms (cold-blooded), have soft, usually moist skin, lay eggs without shells, and have a two-stage life cycle (a gilled larval form and an adult form) Diet and Predators: Bullfrogs are carnivores
Bullfrog | Large, Green, Nocturnal | Britannica Bullfrog, (Lithobates catesbeianus), semi-aquatic frog (family Ranidae), named for its loud call This largest North American frog, native to the eastern United States and Canada, has been introduced into the western United States and into other countries
American Bullfrog - National Geographic Kids Bullfrogs live in freshwater ponds, lakes, and marshes The male bullfrog's call is deep and loud Jug-o-rum, jug-o-rum, it calls Some people think it sounds like a cow mooing, which is why
Species in Depth: American Bullfrog - Oregon Sea Grant The bullfrog coloration varies from dull green or olive to brown, with dark blotches on the backs and legs A characteristic feature of the bullfrog is the large eardrum located behind its eye
American Bullfrog - U. S. Fish Wildlife Service Native to the eastern United States and Canada, the American bullfrog is establishing itself around the world as an invasive species that easily outcompetes many native animals
Bullfrog | Lithobates catesbeianus - NHPBS NatureWorks When a prey animal gets close enough, the bullfrog leaps at it with its mouth wide open It eats insects, small birds, mammals, fish, snakes, tadpoles, small turtles, crustaceans, and other frogs