Bullfrog
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The American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana[1][2]) is a semi-aquatic frog. It is a member of the family Ranidae, or "true frogs", native to much of North America.[3]
Bullfrogs are the largest frogs in eastern North America. They can be a pest in many other places, where they push out the smaller frogs. They are from 3 1/2 to 6 inches long.
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Look up Rana catesbeiana in Wikispecies, a directory of species
- ↑ Hillis, D. M., and T. P. Wilcox. 2005. Phylogeny of the New World True Frigs (Rana). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 34:299-314.
- ↑ Rana catesbeiana (TSN 173441). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 6 February 2006.
- ↑ John Roach (September 28, 2004). "Invading Bullfrogs Appear Nearly Unstoppable". National Geographic. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/09/0928_040928_bullfrog.html. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
