amphibian
American bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Low riskEdible cookedcommon
The pond meat frog. No dorsolateral ridges down the back; a fold around the eardrum.
Largest frog in the state. Olive to brown, often mottled. Deep jug-o-rum call. Legs are the food.
- Habitat
- Ponds, sloughs, slow creek holes.
- Season
- May–August calling.
- Size
- 4–8 in body
- Field marks
- Ridge wraps the ear; huge tympanum
Use
Hind legs floured and fried. Skin the legs; cook through.