American bullfrog
(Lithobates catesbeianus)
This species is Native to certain parts of the United States but may be invasive to others
Origin
Native throughout the eastern and central United States.
Life Cycle
L. catesbeianus is the largest frog in the United States with a length ranging from 3.5–8″ (9–20 cm). Coloration varies depending on location yet often individuals are plain green on the top or have a speckled-like pattern of gray and brown with a green color underneath.
Distribution
Native to eastern and central United States, L. catesbeianus now exists across the continental western United States due to introductions. Populations are present in Hawaii, Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and South America.
Control Efforts
Management of L. catesbeianus is difficult with no decisive control and eradication measures.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2284&context=icwdm_usdanwrc
https://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/rancat.htm
Louette, G., Devisscher, S. and Adriaens, T. 2013. Control of invasive American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus in small shallow water bodies. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 59: 105. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-012-0655-x
Native throughout the eastern and central United States.
Life Cycle
L. catesbeianus is the largest frog in the United States with a length ranging from 3.5–8″ (9–20 cm). Coloration varies depending on location yet often individuals are plain green on the top or have a speckled-like pattern of gray and brown with a green color underneath.
Distribution
Native to eastern and central United States, L. catesbeianus now exists across the continental western United States due to introductions. Populations are present in Hawaii, Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and South America.
Control Efforts
Management of L. catesbeianus is difficult with no decisive control and eradication measures.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2284&context=icwdm_usdanwrc
https://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/rancat.htm
Louette, G., Devisscher, S. and Adriaens, T. 2013. Control of invasive American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus in small shallow water bodies. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 59: 105. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-012-0655-x
Selected Images
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Amphibia |
| Order: Anura |
| Family: Ranidae |
| Genus: Lithobates |
| Lithobates catesbeianus |
References
Common Name Reference: Roskov Y., Abucay L., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Kunze T., Culham A., Bailly N., Kirk P., Bourgoin T., DeWalt R.E., Decock W., De Wever A., eds. (2015). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life, 2015 Annual Checklist. Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2015. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.
Scientific Name Reference: Roskov Y., Abucay L., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Kunze T., Culham A., Bailly N., Kirk P., Bourgoin T., DeWalt R.E., Decock W., De Wever A., eds. (2015). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life, 2015 Annual Checklist. Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2015. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.