Lithobates catesbeianus
Lithobates catesbeianus
(American Bullfrog)
Amphibians-Frogs
Native Transplant

Impact ID5030
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionAmerican bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, alters abundance and distribution of native species through disease transmission.
Reference37589
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationRome, Italy

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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