American Bullfrog

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(Lithobates catesbeianus) or the American Bullfrog as it is more commonly known is a member of the true frog family found natively in Eastern North America. With its large size compared to other frog species the species is able to inhabit a wide variety of aquatic environments with relative success. The American Bullfrog gets its name from the male call during breeding season resembling a bulls bellow.

Taxonomy

American Bullfrog Taxonomy
Kingdom Phylum Class Order Genus Family Species
Classification Animalia Cordata Amphibia Anura Ranidae Lithobates Lithobates catesbeianus

Diet