American Bullfrog
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(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
Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Genus | Family | Species | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Classification | Animalia | Cordata | Amphibia | Anura | Ranidae | Lithobates | Lithobates catesbeianus |
Description
Habitat
Due to the large size compared to other species of frog, the American Bullfrog is hunted and consumed by countries all over the world as a source of food. With this introduction into new environments as food sources, due to the diverse appetite American Bullfrogs are considered invasive species in its unnatural habitat.