American Bull Frog
Scientific Name: Lithobates catesbeianus
The American Bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus, is a large amphibian found in and around Huntington Beach, California. Known for its deep resonating call, males vocalize during the breeding season from late spring to early summer. They have green or brown mottled skin with a distinctive tympanum, or external eardrum, behind each eye. Bullfrogs are prevalent in ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams, where they prey on insects, small fish, and even birds. Their presence is most notable during the warmer months of the year.
