Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID693
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusLithobates
Speciescatesbeianus
Common NameAmerican Bullfrog
StateCA
CountySanta Clara
Localitycreek at Los Gatos
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCoyote
HUC8 Number18050003
Map
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Collection Year1910
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12163
Author:Jennings, M.R., and M.P. Hayes
Date:1985
Title:Pre-1900 overharvest of California red-legged frogs (Rana aurora draytonii): the inducement for bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) introduction.
Journal:Herpetologica
Volume:41
Issue:1
Pages:94-103
Commentsknown to be present in the creek prior to 1910
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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