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Bullfrog

Rana catesbeiana

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Field Notes

Description:

4 3/4"
Ridge from eye to large eardrum, but not along sides of back; midback bulge, Yellowish-green above with dark mottling, pale yellow below. Head is large, rounded. Legs long, dark banded. Feet mainly webbed. Femails lay up to 20,000 eggs; tadpoles develop into adults in 1-3 years. Largest frog in New England.
Feeds at night.
May- October

Habitat:

Marshes, ponds, slow rivers

Notes:

Voice: Deep, resonant "jug-o-rum" day or night.

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Freshwater Wetland Wildlife and Vegetation - Northeastern US
Mission
Wildlife of Northeastern USA
Mission
Plants, Animals, Birds and Reptiles of Northern New England
Mission
Project Frog Finder of NorthEastern United States

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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