How Big Do Bull Frogs Get?

The North American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)

The bullfrog is an aquatic species, and is comparatively bigger then most other frog species. There are several different types of bullfrogs in several different continents, but they all share commonly large sizes.

North American Bullfrog

Bullfrogs, or Rana catesbeiana, are the largest of all frogs in North America. A bullfrogs body length, not counting the legs, can be as long as 8 inches.

African Bullfrog

African bullfrogs, on average, are larger then North American frogs, and are one of the largest frog species in the world. The body length of an African frog can reach as long as 9 inches.

Bullfrogs Legs

All bullfrogs have incredibly long hind legs, almost double the size of the body, and can jump distances of 6 to 10 feet.

Bullfrogs Eating Habits

As predators, the bullfrog eats anything it can fit into its mouth. Due to their enormous size, they have a wide range of prey such as snakes, birds, small rodents, and even smaller frogs and bullfrogs.

Bullfrog Tadpoles

Bullfrog tadpoles are comparatively larger then tadpoles of other frog species, much like in adult form, and can be 5 to 6 inches long.

References

• Encyclopedia.com: Bullfrog
• Bullfrogs.com: African Bullfrog
• Bullfrogs.com: Bullfrog Diet

Resources

• Bullfrogs.com
• Animal Diversity Web: University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
• Government of British Columbia: Environmental Stewardship Division: BC Frog Watch