Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID196
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusLithobates
Speciescatesbeianus
Common NameAmerican Bullfrog
StateTX
CountyBriscoe
LocalityLake Theo, Red River drainage
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Prairie Dog Town Fork Red
HUC8 Number11120105
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month10
Collection Year1977
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12061
Author:Neck, R.W.
Date:1980
Title:Geographic distribution. Rana catesbeiana.
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:11
Issue:2
Pages:38
CommentsLake Theo was constructed in the 1960's. This record is an range extension of approximately 180 km up the drainage basin of the Red River to base of Eastern Caprock Escarpment.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierR. W. Neck
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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