- SCIENTIFIC NAME
- Lithobates catesbeianus
- CLASSIFICATION
- Amphibian
- LIFE SPAN
- 2-10 Years
- SIZE
- 6-8” | 1-3lbs
- STATE CONSERVATION STATUS
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- Unprotected
- FEDERAL CONSERVATION STATUS
- Least Concern
- GAME STATUS
- Non-Game
- GAME TYPE
- None
- Washoe
- Humboldt
- Pershing
- Churchill
- Mineral
- Lyon
- Douglas
- Carson City
- Storey
- Elko
- Lander
- Eureka
- White Pine
- Esmeralda
- Nye
- Lincoln
- Clark
Habitat & Range
American Bullfrogs can be found throughout Nevada, typically in or near warm, shallow, slow-moving water with plenty of vegetation. Though native to the eastern United States, they have spread across much of the West, where they are considered an invasive species.
- Lakes and reservoirs
- Marsh
- Rivers and streams
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Predation
- Water Pollution
American Bullfrogs are often heard before they are seen. The deep “croak, croak, croak” that echoes across the water comes from males during breeding season. Breeding typically takes place from May through July, when males gather in groups called choruses and compete for females with impressive displays and distinctive calls. Females may lay up to three clutches of eggs per season, with each clutch containing as many as 12,000 eggs.
American Bullfrogs are aggressive, opportunistic predators that will ambush almost any small animal they can catch, including rodents, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and many types of invertebrates. Their presence in Nevada poses a serious threat to native amphibians, including frogs and toads, by outcompeting them for food and preying on them directly.
Fun Facts
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