Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID681
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusLithobates
Speciescatesbeianus
Common NameAmerican Bullfrog
StateCA
CountySan Diego
Localitydikes seperating salt evaporating ponds at the south end of San Diego Bay
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSan Diego
HUC8 Number18070304
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month6
Collection Year1980
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12156
Author:Hayes, M.P., and F.C. Schaffner
Date:1986
Title:Life history notes: Rana catesbeiana predation.
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:17
Issue:3
Pages:60-61
Commentsobserved being preyed upon by Caspian terns (Sterna caspia)
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult


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