Bullfrog

Bullfrog (Rana mugiens), a large frog, measuring from 13 inches to 21 inches over the extended limbs, ranging over the United States and as far north as Quebec. The body is green in front, dusky olive behind, and marked with irregular black blotches; limbs dusky, barred with black; under parts yellowish. The popular and specific names refer to the loud croak of this animal, which can be heard at a considerable distance. Bullfrogs are solitary, except at the breeding season, when they assemble in large numbers, and their call is then louder than usual. The hind legs of these frogs are excellent eating. The name Bullfrog is sometimes (as in Byron's Corinth). applied to other species with a loud note.