American Bullfrog

(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