Reptiles and Amphibians - invasive

American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) on Jun 7, 2023

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Description of specimen

There were two bullfrogs, one sitting on a rock about 7 inches. A smaller one in the shallows of the small pond about 5 inches, spotted yesterday 6/06/2023

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
June 8, 2023, 2:36 a.m.

Resources

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife bullfrog fact sheet

Location

Saw two bullfrogs in the small pond at the end of the manmade stream running through the middle Creekside Village at Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond, OR. The stream is between Highland Loop and Trail Creek Drive.

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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