127,850 observationsLeast Concern
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Ranidae ›Genus: Lithobates
About
The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus or Rana catesbeiana), often simply known as the bullfrog in Canada and the United States, is an amphibious frog, a member of the family Ranidae, or “true frogs”. This frog has an olive green back and sides blotched with brownish markings and a whitish belly spotted with yellow or grey. The upper lip is often bright green and males have yellow throats. It inhabits large, permanent water bodies, such as swamps,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Bullfrog is Lithobates catesbeianus.
- American Bullfrog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Bullfrog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- American Bullfrog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- American Bullfrog belongs to the order Anura.
- American Bullfrog belongs to the family Ranidae.
- American Bullfrog belongs to the genus Lithobates.