Bull Frog
Lithobates catesbeianus
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- L. catesbeianus – Harris Co, TX – photo by Matt Hollanders
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- L. catesbeianus – Pinal Co, AZ – photo by Will Wells
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- L. catesbeianus – Pinal Co, AZ – photo by Will Wells
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- L. catesbeianus – Santa Cruz Co, AZ – photo by Steve Bledsoe
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- Map by Steve Bledsoe, SWCHR
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Lithobates catesbeianus is widespread and inhabits all six of the states that we define as being the American Southwest. It has become impossible to identify the western limits of the Bull Frog’s natural range any longer due to the massive importation and release of this species throughout the western states where it is now considered to be an invasive species.
LEGAL STATUS: No Listings
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw – 1802)
Genus: Lithobates, Greek – lithos = stone + bates = one that treads or climbs – ref. one that treads on rock or climbs rocks
Species: catesbeianus, honors Mark Catesby
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962