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American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeiana
Image by Jim Horton
Description
Largest frog in Indiana. Usually green or olive background. Some specimens have reticulated patterns of brown, gray, or rust. Green snout and cheek. Underside is whitish with darker markings and sometimes, yellowish tinge. Males have yellow throat and larger tympanum. Ridges occur at eye and end near tympanum.
Stats
Size
3 ½ - 7 inches
Status
Common
Similar Species
Green Frog (has dorsal ridges)
Diet
This frog will consume anything small enough such as small rodents, snakes, other amphibians, large insects, crawfish, etc.
Habitat
Large bodies of permanent water. Found at any water source from lakes, slow rivers, creeks, ponds, or swamps.
Reproduction
Breeds in early summer months. Large tadpoles will spend two years in ponds before metamorphosis.
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