Frog/toad in my pond - Ask Extension
Would you help me identify this frog/toad that showed up in my koi pond?
Thank you!
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Frog/toad in my pond #872456
Asked June 10, 2024, 3:42 PM EDT
Would you help me identify this frog/toad that showed up in my koi pond?
Thank you!
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Unfortunately that appears to be an invasive bullfrog. Please refer to this reference information on identification and also helpful hints for lethal removal https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/invasive_species/docs/bullfrog_fact_sheet.pdf
Additional context for the effects of the non-native, invasive bullfrog are here https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/invasive_species/bullfrog.asp
Fantastic photos and info briefs for Oregon's native frogs can be found here, and will help with comparison https://myodfw.com/wildlife-viewing/species/frogs-and-toads
Additional context for the effects of the non-native, invasive bullfrog are here https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/invasive_species/bullfrog.asp
Fantastic photos and info briefs for Oregon's native frogs can be found here, and will help with comparison https://myodfw.com/wildlife-viewing/species/frogs-and-toads
