American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
| Common Name: | American Bullfrog  |
| Scientific Name: | Lithobates catesbeianus (formerly Rana catesbeiana) |
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| Genus: | Lithobates is Greek, Litho means "A stone", bates means "One that walks or haunts." |
| Species: | catesbeianus is in honor of Mark Catesby (1679-1749) |
| Average Length: | 3.5 - 6 in. (9 - 15.2 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | |
| Record length: | 8 in. (20.3 cm) |
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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Bullfrogvs.Green Frog |
Green Frog (top)Bullfrog (bottom) |
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Bullfrog Tadpole |