American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)
Created: February 10th, 2010 - 11:23 PM
Last Modified: February 10th, 2010 - 11:23 PM Entered by: Michael Peters
Record 38116
Last Modified: February 10th, 2010 - 11:23 PM Entered by: Michael Peters
Record 38116
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Shasta County |
Time: 2010-02-10 19:42:00 |
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Qty: 2 |
Age: Yearling |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Temporary urban creek |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Overcast |
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent |
Elevation: 643.40ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
2 frogs. First two photos are first, second two photos are second.
I do not believe these frogs were bred in this creek, most years (including last few) it goes completely dry by mid to late summer, and I have never seen bullfrogs or their tadpoles in this creek on previous visits.
It is my suspicion they came from nearby Churn Creek, which is permanent and bullfrog infested.
These two were found immediately upon arrival at site. First by eye shine, second I heard dive and located on creek bottom. I checked both banks of the creek numerous times and found no other specimens. These two were removed.
Creek is a known breeding site for Western Toads, but no toads (or eggs or tadpoles) were present.
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