Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1882751
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusLithobates
Speciescatesbeianus
Common NameAmerican Bullfrog
StateWA
CountyThurston
LocalityCapitol Lake, In grass next to Capital Lake and east of Marathon Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDeschutes
HUC8 Number17110016
HUC10 NameLower Deschutes River
HUC10 Number1711001602
HUC12 NameDeschutes River-Capitol Lake
HUC12 Number171100160202
Map
Collection Day14
Collection Month5
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
CommentsRP observed an African Clawed frog in grass by Capital Lake and stated it was 6" long and puffed up defensively. RP sent photo ID's and species was confirmed as an American Bullfrog.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Year ClassAdult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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