Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) - Identification, Habitat & Facts #39698 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus, formerly Rana catesbeiana), a large, aquatic frog native to eastern North America and widely introduced elsewhere. It features olive-green to brown dorsal coloration with dark spots, a distinct circular tympanum behind the eye, and powerful hind legs adapted for swimming and jumping. The species is known for its deep, resonant call and opportunistic carnivorous diet.

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