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American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
- Worldwide
- 153,518 observations
- Group
- Amphibians
About
The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus or Rana catesbeiana), often simply known as the bullfrog in Canada and the United States, is an amphibious frog, a member of the family Ranidae, or “true frogs”. This frog has an olive green back and sides blotched with brownish markings and a whitish belly spotted with yellow or grey. The upper lip is often bright green and males have yellow throats. It inhabits large, permanent water bodies, such as swamps,...
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 16, 2026West VancouverObserver: soniakjView observation from Oct 16, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 8, 2026West VancouverObserver: soniakjView observation from Oct 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 5, 2026Deer Lake Park Tr, Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: hammockbythebeachView observation from Oct 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 5, 2026Deer Lake Park Tr, Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: hammockbythebeachView observation from Oct 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 5, 2026Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: hammockbythebeachView observation from Oct 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 3, 2026Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: xglumacView observation from Oct 3, 2026 on iNaturalist