Reptiles and Amphibians - invasive

American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) on Jun 29, 2022

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Description of specimen

American Bullfrog with black spots on head, large ear drums, and golden eyes. It is around the size of a tennis ball.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! 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/. Your report will be incorporated into our statewide invasives database, iMapInvasives, and will contribute to our understanding of the distribution of bullfrogs in Oregon.

Lindsey Wise
Aug. 23, 2022, 5:58 a.m.

Resources

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife bullfrog fact sheet

Location

Small, residential pond. The yard where it was found backs up to Stoller Creek Greenway and Waterhouse Trail

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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