Bronze Frog
Lithobates clamitans clamitans
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- L. c. clamitans – San Jacinto Co, TX – photo by Mat Hollanders
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- Map by Steve Bledsoe, SWCHR
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Lithobates c. clamitans occurs in eastern Texas.
LEGAL STATUS: No Listings
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lithobates clamitans clamitans ( Latreille – 1801)
Genus: Lithobates, Greek – lithos = stone + bates = one that treads or climbs – ref. one that treads on rock or climbs rocks
Species/Subspecies: clamitans, Latin = loud calling — ref. loud cry of this frog
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962