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Scientific Name
Lithobates catesbeianus
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802)
Park
Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
american bullfrog
Park Synonyms
Rana catesbeiana
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Ranidae |
| Genus | Aquarana |
| Species | Lithobates catesbeianus |
Occurrence
Unconfirmed
Occurrence Notes
Widely established in southwest, could conceivably be introduced at various locations in the park (cattle tanks, quiet backwaters along the Colorado River, permanent pools in side canyons).; Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Nativeness
Non-native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Abundance
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
Megan Swan
Created Date
7/19/2005 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
lpross@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
8/26/2016 12:46:15 PM
Notes
Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog) is an invasive species that originated from the eastern US, a status report by the Colorado River Wildlife Council in 1982 indicated the species as common.
Park Species Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Endemic Amphibians and Reptiles of the Colorado River System: A Status Report. Denver, CO: Colorado River Wildlife Council, 1982. Print.
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