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American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)

The American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana, previously Lithobates catesbeianus) is a large frog nonnative to the west coast states. Observations in California of this invasive species should be reported to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.


American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana). Sacramento County, California.
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American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana). Sacramento County, California.
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American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) resting low in a pond. Notice that its nostrils are above the surface; while bullfrogs can spend a significant length of time underwater, they do eventually need to come up for air. Sacramento County, California.
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American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) completely surrounded by duckweed. Sacramento County, California.
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