Lithobates catesbeuanus

Characteristics

Bullfrogs are the largest species of frog in Nova Scotia (and Canada). Bullfrogs can be difficult to distinguish from green frogs as they share many characteristics and comes down to small details to differentiate them. Their front toes are not webbed, and they have a fold of skin that protrudes from behind their eye and extends down around their tympanum. Their call can help distinguish them from green frogs, but it can be helpful to listen to both first to learn the differences.

Call

Deep bassy call sounding like "jug-o-rum" or "rum-rum-rum".

Listen to the call here

Status

Not Listed (Nova Scotia)

Habitat

Can be found in most water bodies and prefer vegetated waters. 

Range

Can be found throughout mainland Nova Scotia, but currently is not known to occur in Cape Breton.