Bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana / (Lithobates catesbeianus)
The largest frog in Kentucky is the Bullfrog, Rana
catesbeiana. This highly aquatic frog measures 6 to 8 inches
in length and is found throughout the state. Its long breeding season
extends from spring to late summer. Eggs are released in a thin film
on the surface of the water. Spawning takes place in permanent bodies
of water and the tadpoles overwinter one or more years before reaching
maturity. The Bullfrog has a deep resounding call that easily distinguishable
from all other frogs. In Kentucky's chorus of frog calls, the Bullfrog
sings bass.
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