American Bullfrog

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptation Migration
Camouflage
Strong Muscles
Feeding Behavior
Hibernation
Coloration
Parental Care
Webbed Feet
Long Legs
Mating Calls
Vocal Communication
Good Vision
Territorial Calls
Seasonal Behavior
Hiding Behavior
Large Mouth
Aquatic Breathing
gptkbp:adaptations long legs for jumping
gptkbp:behavior Territorial
nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_behavior males establish territories
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
Spring to Summer
gptkbp:call deep croak
gptkbp:can_be_found_in Ponds
Lakes
Swamps
gptkbp:climate_adaptation tolerates a range of temperatures
gptkbp:climate_impact may alter breeding patterns
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 20,000 eggs
gptkbp:color green or brown
gptkbp:color_variation can vary by environment
gptkbp:coloration dark brown or black
may have yellow or white underbelly
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:American_Bullfrog
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Native_American_culture
featured in folklore and cuisine
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution widespread in the United States
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in some habitats
gptkbp:educational_use used in biology classes
gptkbp:egg_size gptkb:Toad
floating clusters
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ranidae
gptkbp:fishing_impact can be overfished in some areas
gptkbp:fossil_record ancestors date back millions of years
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high among populations.
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:fast
Fast
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:aquarium
freshwater ponds
shallow water with vegetation
gptkbp:habitat_preference still or slow-moving water
gptkbp:has_color gptkb:Green
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and moist
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American Bullfrog
gptkbp:hunting_technique regulated in some areas
popular in frog legs cuisine
gptkbp:impact affected by urbanization
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:Night
gptkbp:is_color_change Seasonal
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:river
gptkb:ponds
Wetlands
gptkbp:is_known_for Camouflage
Jumping Ability
Loud Croaking
gptkbp:is_metamorphosis Tadpole
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:ecosystem
from tadpole to adult
gptkbp:is_popular_in Frog Leg Cuisine
gptkbp:is_reproductive_behavior Amplexus
gptkbp:is_threatened_by Pollution
Habitat Loss
Invasive Species
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:research
gptkbp:larval_stage several months
tadpole
gptkbp:length Large
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 10 years
up to 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:lives_in Freshwater Habitats
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration not migratory
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Anura
gptkbp:predators gptkb:fish
gptkb:birds
gptkb:Snakes
birds, snakes, and mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Green_Frog
gptkbp:reproduction external fertilization
gptkbp:research_importance studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Lithobates_catesbeianus
gptkbp:senses excellent vision and hearing
gptkbp:size up to 8 inches long
gptkbp:social_behavior Solitary
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with algae and aquatic plants
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:toxicity skin secretions can be toxic to some predators
gptkbp:vocalization Croak
used for mating calls
gptkbp:wildlife affects local ecosystems
found in many zoos
in some regions outside native range
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anura
gptkb:Ranidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5