Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID218
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusLithobates
Speciescatesbeianus
Common NameAmerican Bullfrog
StateNM
CountyCatron
LocalityWall Lake, a ca. 7-9 ha impoundment on Taylor Creek, Gila drainage.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Gila
HUC8 Number15040001
HUC10 NameHeadwaters East Fork Gila River
HUC10 Number1504000104
HUC12 NameTaylor Creek
HUC12 Number150400010402
Map
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Collection Year1958
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12068
Author:Stuart, J.N., and C.W. Painter
Date:1993
Title:Rana catesbeiana (bullfrog). Cannibalism.
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:24
Issue:3
Pages:103
CommentsThe lake has supported a large bullfrog population since at least the late 1950's
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierStuart, J.N. and C.W. Painter
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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