Bull frog - Lithobates catesbeiana

Adult bullfrog sitting in water

Description:

  • 3.5-6 inches total length
  • Found in permanent aquatic habitats with deep water
  • Not tolerant of cold temperatures
  • Breed in permanent deep pools and ponds
  • Feed on anything that will fit into their mouths

Interesting fact:

  • Bullfrogs are the largest species of North American frog, reaching up to 8 inches long and weighing 1 pound in parts of their range.

Range map in Kansas:

Map of Kansas with counties containing bullfrogs in purple.

More images:

Adult bullfrog sitting on wet moss near water.