American Bullfrog

Class: Amphibian 
Family: Ranidae
Species: Lithobates catesbeianus
Range: The bullfrog inhabits Nova Scotia to central Florida, acorss the Rockies to the Great Plains, and from the Atlantic coast to Wisconsin.
Habitat: Prefer shallow waters of lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers.
Diet: The American Bullfrog is an invertebrate and eats anything that it can find! They typically consume turtles, newts, frogs, lizards, and birds.
Lifespan: 7 to 10 years

Fun Facts

  • American Bullfrogs are the largest species of frog in America!

  • Their jaw is lined with ridges that help them catch and eat prey.

  • The American Bullfrog never actually enters the state of sleep! Instead, they have periods of rest throughout the day.

  • The Bullfrog’s eyes give them great peripheral vision since they are unable to move their heads from side to side.