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Bullfrogs can also be stalked on land, by again taking great care not to startle them. [67] In some states, breaking the skin while catching them is illegal, and either grasping gigs or hand captures are used. Like most frogs, the hind legs of the bullfrog are the only parts generally eaten.
The African bullfrog is an exotic pet in many countries around the world. Animals sold are generally bred in captivity. Pet African bullfrogs may live for 35 years in captivity. [5] As pets, African bullfrogs are considered to be easygoing and low-maintenance in terms of their care. [21] It is considered a delicacy in Namibia. [22]
The edible bullfrog is a large bodied frog in which the males typically reach 8.3–12 cm (3.3–4.7 in) in snout–to–vent length and the females 8.5–11 cm (3.3–4.3 in). [3] Exceptionally large males may even reach 13.8 cm (5.4 in), although the species does not approach the sizes attained by the related African bullfrog (P. adspersus). [4]
Pyxicephalus obbianus Calabresi, 1927 – Calabresi's bullfrog P. edulis has long been confused with P. adspersus , and species limits between them are not fully understood. [ 2 ] Additionally, P. angusticeps was only revalidated in 2013, [ 2 ] and some authorities still do not recognize it. [ 6 ]
The informal names for the species and its subspecies include eastern or southern banjo frog, and bull frog. [3] [4] The frog is also called the pobblebonk after its distinctive "bonk" call, which is likened to a banjo string being plucked. There are five subspecies of L. dumerilii, each with different skin coloration.
Lithobates, commonly known as the bullfrogs, is a genus of true frogs, of the family Ranidae. [1] The name is derived from litho- (stone) and the Greek bates ( βάτης , one that treads), meaning one that treads on rock, or rock climber.
The arrival of the American bullfrog has been harmful to many native species, but Heinzman said that the northern leopard frog's populations are alarmingly low, with only one site in the State ...
The banded bullfrog (Kaloula pulchra) is a species of frog in the narrow-mouthed frog family Microhylidae. Native to Southeast Asia, it is also known as the Asian painted frog, digging frog, Malaysian bullfrog, common Asian frog, and painted balloon frog. In the pet trade, it is sometimes called the chubby frog. Adults measure 5.4 to 7.5 cm (2. ...