Lithobates catesbeianus
Lithobates catesbeianus
(American Bullfrog)
Amphibians-Frogs
Native Transplant
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8 results for Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
5028 Lithobates catesbeianus Food Web Experimental Laboratory Invasive larval American bullfrogs, Lithobates catesbeianus, changed activity levels and... 37588
5498 Lithobates catesbeianus Food Web Anecdotal N/A Despite no apparent effects on anuran communities, invasive bullfrogs Lithobates... 37697
5500 Lithobates catesbeianus Food Web Observational N/A A meta-analysis indicated American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, has a reduced number... 37708
5580 Lithobates catesbeianus Food Web Observational Field The presence of bullfrogs Lithobates catesbeianus in water bodies had complex effects on... 39839
5649 Lithobates catesbeianus Food Web Experimental Field Predatory fish, such as yellow catfish (Pseudobagrus fulvidraco), Amur catfish... 39708
5682 Lithobates catesbeianus Food Web Observational Field Bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus) had a negative impact on native amphibian population... 39878
6404 Lithobates catesbeianus Food Web Observational Field Macroinvertebrates had lower allochthonous consumption in ponds containing Lithobates... 41900
6405 Lithobates catesbeianus Food Web Observational Field Detritus made available by Lithobates catesbeianus is consumed by fish assemblages. 41900

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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