American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
The American bullfrog is the largest true frog in North America.
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Ranidae
American Bullfrog
Range
Southeastern Canada, eastern and central United States. Widely introduced into the western U.S. and also into many foreign countries
Size
Length: 4 to 8 in
Weight: Up to 1.1 lbs
Habitat
In and near larger bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, and large ditches, as well as sloughs near rivers
Young
Clutch of up to 20,000 eggs
Incubation: About 14 days
Diet
Ducklings, snakes, fish, small rodents, crayfish, insects, worms, other frogs
IUCN Status
Least Concern
Color Variations
The green color is due to blue pigment in the skin covered by a thin layer of yellow mucus. Many color variations are known including white, bright yellow, bright blue, and black and white.
Breeding Season & Maturity
They breed from about March through July or August. Tadpoles take 6 months to 2 years to mature.
Status
Their status is stable, but like other amphibians they suffer from habitat destruction and pollution.