Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1882739
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusLithobates
Speciescatesbeianus
Common NameAmerican Bullfrog
StateWA
CountySkagit
LocalityHill Ditch/Carpenter Creek, Hill Ditch
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Skagit
HUC8 Number17110007
HUC10 NameSkagit River-Frontal Skagit Bay
HUC10 Number1711000702
HUC12 NameSkagit Delta-Frontal Skagit Bay
HUC12 Number171100070204
Map
Collection Day7
Collection Month2
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46156
Author:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date:2025
Title:WDFW confirmed aquatic invasive species detections in 2024
Publisher:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
CommentsWDFW employees were seining the ditch to remove wildlife, and caught several bullfrog tadpoles, which were later released back into the ditch. Employees were informed of physical euthanasia recommendations for bullfrogs.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Year ClassTadpole


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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