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Bullfrog
Rana catesbeiana
Bullfrogs are
the largest frogs in New York, and can be distinguished from Green Frogs, Rana clamitans,
by the fold of skin that curves downward around the ear. (vs. extending down the back) They occur statewide.
Bullfrogs will
eat just about anything that will fit in their mouths, devouring everything from insects to rodents. Bullfrogs are active from April to October, and breed relatively late, in June or July. Males compete for territories that provide females with quality egg laying spots. They spend between 4
months to 3 years as tadpoles, at which time their diet is mostly vegetarian.
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Specimen # 205
Date: July 29, 2011
Location: Fayetteville, NY
Notes: At Green Lakes.
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Specimen # 65
Date: May 22, 2009
Location: Chappaqua, NY
Notes: Large Male-Calling.
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