Reptiles and Amphibians - invasive

American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) on Oct 1, 2021

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Description of specimen

In work greenhouse. There are also Pacific tree frogs in this greenhouse. This one was much bigger. First time I've ever seen one.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! Bullfrogs seem to be becoming more common through the Willamette Valley. 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/.

Lindsey Wise
May 23, 2022, 4:07 a.m.

Resources

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife bullfrog fact sheet

Location

West Eugene, work greenhouse, bordering Amazon Creek.

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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