Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID849470
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusLithobates
Speciescatesbeianus
Common NameAmerican Bullfrog
StateCA
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
HUC8 NameCalifornia Region
HUC8 Number18000000
Map
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Collection Year1915
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:27297
Author:Kraus, F.
Date:2009
Title:Alien reptiles and amphibians: A scientific compendium and analysis.
Publisher:Springer
Pages:563
Reference 2
Ref. Number:27296
Author:California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries Branch.
Date:2014
Title:Implications of importing American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus = Rana catesbeiana) into California.
Publisher:California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Pages:17
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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