American Bullfrog

An American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) is a large, aquatic frog native to eastern and central North America. It is the largest frog in North America and is known for its deep, booming call. 🐸

The American bullfrog has a large, stout body with a smooth, greenish-brown or olive-colored skin. Its most prominent features are its large, external eardrums (tympanums) and its powerful hind legs. The males have a yellow throat, and their eardrums are larger than their eyes, while the females have a white or cream-colored throat.

American bullfrogs are found in a wide variety of freshwater habitats, including ponds, lakes, and marshes. They are carnivores and are known for their voracious appetite, eating anything they can fit in their mouth, including insects, fish, and even small birds and mammals.

American bullfrogs are a solitary and nocturnal species. The male's loud call, which sounds like "rum-rum-rum," is used to establish territory and to attract a mate. Due to their size and adaptability, they have become an invasive species in many parts of the world, where they outcompete native amphibians.