Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID267218
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusLithobates
Speciescatesbeianus
Common NameAmerican Bullfrog
StateSD
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
HUC8 NameMissouri Region
HUC8 Number10000000
Map
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Collection Year2000
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18636
Author:Ballinger, R.E., J.W. Meeker, and M. Thies
Date:2000
Title:A Checklist and Distribution Maps of the Amphibians and Reptiles of South Dakota.
Journal:Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences
Volume:26
Pages:29-46
Comments"Males begin calling in late June with a deep guttural baritone call. Records for the bullfrog occur across the southern part of South Dakota. These frogs have been frequently introduced in farm ponds and are sufficiently large to be a game species."
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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