American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

RANGE Southeastern Canada, eastern and central United States. Widely introduced into the western U.S. and also into many foreign countries.

HABITAT In and near larger body of waters such as lakes, ponds, and large ditches, as well as sloughs near rivers.

DIET Ducklings, snakes, fish, small rodents, crayfish, insects, worms, other frogs

The American bullfrog is the largest North American bullfrog. 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.

They breed from about March through July or August. Tadpoles take 6 months to 2 years to mature.

Their status is stable, but like other amphibians they suffer from habitat destruction and pollution.