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American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

Photo by RiekoS
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Field Notes

Notes:

This frog was floating, not moving, but looking at me the whole time.
Do they play "dead"?

Species ID Suggestions

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus
AshleyT
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Comments (2)
AshleyT
I am not aware of any specific term for this position, but I have seen tons of species of frog do it. I believe they are just resting, the water displaces their weight so they just float around. They do look like they are playing dead though!
RiekoS
Thank you very much again Ashley. I will add ID. By the way, do they play "dead," like opossum?

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