Reptiles and Amphibians - invasive

American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) on Aug 10, 2021

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Frog was most likely an American Bullfrog based on its size and coloring. It looked to be approximately 6-7 inches long. Overall size was much larger than a baseball.

Commentary

Hello and thank you for your report! Bullfrogs are common in many areas of the Willamette Valley, and so are generally not a priority for control. The Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife has a fact sheet about bullfrogs and actions that can be taken at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/invasive_species/docs/bullfrog_fact_sheet.pdf. There are some more control tips at https://www.denverpost.com/2019/07/03/boulder-county-invasive-american-bullfrogs/.
Regards, Lindsey

Lindsey Wise
April 13, 2022, 4:10 a.m.

Resources

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife bullfrog fact sheet

Location

Mirror Pond by Commercial Street.

Expert Reviewer

Mrs. Lindsey Wise
Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, inr.oregonstate.edu/orbic
Oregon iMapInvasives
Institute for Natural Resources
Portland State University

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