American Bullfrogs in North Louisiana
Did you know that American bullfrogs are active during the day and at night?
American Bullfrogs
at
a Glance
Key Features:
American bullfrogs are large, green or gray-brown amphibians with white bellies.
Least Concern - Population Increasing
Habitat:
Lakes, ponds, and swamps
nesting habits:
American bullfrogs lay up to 20,000 floating eggs in water from February to October.
seasons american bullfrogs are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Insects, small mice, small fish, small birds, small snakes, crustaceans, other frogs, tadpoles, fish eggs, salamanders; and aquatic plants
hunting Behavior:
American bullfrogs wait for their prey to come close enough for them to catch.
Commonly Confused With:
Bronze Froge
American bullfrogs are often confused with bronze frogs because both are large, green or brown frogs.
Bronze frogs have two stripes down their backs.