Reptiles and Amphibians - invasive

American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) on Aug 21, 2017

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Description of specimen

Between 6-9 inches long, it was sitting in a small quiet area among the streambed cobbles.

Commentary

None

Resources

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife bullfrog fact sheet

Location

It was in Springbrook Creek just below Iron Mountain Boulevard and downstream from the Hunt Club in Lake Oswego. Lat-Long is approximtely 45 24.73 122 42.28. Frog was in an urban, perennial stream with greater than 75% canopy cover. Stream prone to erosion upstream, 6ft (?) culvert under railroad downstream, and less than 1,000 ft from discharge into Oswego Lake

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Rick Boatner
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife

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