Species details

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

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First introduced into and bred in Singapore for food, many have be released into the wild as part of religious merit-making offerings. This frog is greenish brown with a green head, and has a large tympanium.


Habitat
Found in ponds and reservoirs , where it is released for religious reasons.


Size (snout to vent)
Female 17cm, Male 17cm


Status
Introduced