Talk:American bullfrog
![]() | American bullfrog was nominated as a Natural sciences good article, but it did not meet the good article criteria at the time (September 25, 2008). There are suggestions on the review page for improving the article. If you can improve it, please do; it may then be renominated. |
{{WikiProject banner shell}}
to this page and add the quality rating to that template instead of this project banner. See WP:PIQA for details.![]() | Amphibians and Reptiles B‑class High‑importance | |||||||||
|
Invasive specie
Why no mention of its invasiveness and its threatening local ecosystems where it was introduced by humans? In most European countries, it has officially been classified as an invasive pest. Eradication programs are underway in France, the UK, and Germany (maybe even elsewhere). In China and Japan, as well as in Brazil, it is also considered a foreign invasive pest. By any means, in these places, the bullfrog is no cutie. Some further research should be done about it. Maybe start by looking at the corresponding articles in other languages.
Improvement Drive
Frog has been nominated to be improved by WP:IDRIVE. Help us improve it and support Frog with your vote on WP:IDRIVE. --Fenice 07:54, 2 January 2006 (UTC)
I read that the bullfrog is the only animal that never sleeps. I feel that this would be a good addition to this page, assuming that it can be verified.
Question
Moved from article: how long does it take about 11-12 week afterthe prometamorphisis?
Not the same person above but Should it be mentioned that this one of the types of frogs that people eat? :D4.238.155.127 23:02, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
Taxonomic Debate
Anyone wishing to use this page for scientific reference should be aware that not all herpetologists are in agreement about how to establish taxonomic relationships. The article states that Rana catesbeiana has been changed to Lithobates catesbeianus. However, the entire herpetological community has not agreed on this name change, and you will find other organizations and public agencies stating that the name is still Rana catesbeiana. Anyone wishing to find a scientific reference for bullfrogs should keep this in mind. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Greensheep (talk • contribs) 23:39, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
New photo: can you use it?
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/FrogOnABucket.jpg/220px-FrogOnABucket.jpg)
I think this photo I took may be a Bullfrog. If someone can confirm, you're welcome to use it. It was taken in August in the Catskill Mountains, in Davenport, NY, USA. MamaGeek (talk/contrib) 16:38, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
GA Review
- This review is transcluded from Talk:Bullfrog/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.
I am reviewing this article.--Redtigerxyz (talk) 11:38, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
- It is reasonably well written.
- a (prose):
b (MoS):
- a (prose):
- It is factually accurate and verifiable.
- a (references):
b (citations to reliable sources):
c (OR):
- a (references):
- It is broad in its coverage.
- a (major aspects):
b (focused):
- a (major aspects):
- It follows the neutral point of view policy.
- Fair representation without bias:
- Fair representation without bias:
- It is stable.
- No edit wars etc.:
- No edit wars etc.:
- It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.
- a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales):
b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
- a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales):
- Overall:
- Pass/Fail:
- Pass/Fail:
- Lead is too short.
- There are many 1-2 sentences paragraphs, which should be minimized "since they can inhibit the flow of the text". Also, "Short paragraphs and single sentences generally do not warrant their own subheading". (WP:LAYOUT) Merge sentences to form bigger paras. A reorganization may be needed.
- Wikipedia does not encourage "Trivia".
- Description of tadpoles, Habitats, Geographical distribution, Predators (if any): missing.
- page numbers for many references are missing.
- Article discusses only about N. America, what about Japan, Cuba and Europe, where the frogs are also found? [1]
- Text is sandwiched between infobox and image. Move image. Also, "It is often preferable to place images of faces so that the face or eyes look toward the text." MOS
- "The head is usually mostly green." "Similar species inhabiting, with the bullfrog, permanent water body shorelines, include the green frog (Rana clamitans) and pig frog (Rana grylio)" Text needs to be polished.
RESULT: GA FAIL --Redtigerxyz (talk) 12:02, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
Comments
The article on the American bullfrog is somewhat complete, with sections regarding reproduction, growth and development and feeding. However, I find the sections on reproduction and growth to be very short, with only about 3 to 5 sentences. The article does mention amplexus, an important term relating to how male amphibians grasp the female with his front legs during the mating process, there is minimal detail about the overall mating process. I would like to see more details about how female-choice is involved when females choose based on good laying sites; the article only mentions males’ calls as an attractive factor for females. The article only briefly mentions the development and habitats of the bullfrog, but spends a couple paragraphs discussing the relationship of the frog with humans. Some possible additions may include the bullfrog’s interaction with other animals as well as its own social behaviors other than mating. Although not comprehensive and lacking in overall paragraph content, the article is professionally written.Njoymusic2 (talk) 19:49, 25 September 2012 (UTC)
Wikipedia Ambassador Program course assignment
This article is the subject of an educational assignment at Washington University supported by the Wikipedia Ambassador Program during the 2012 Fall term. Further details are available on the course page.
The above message was substituted from {{WAP assignment}}
by PrimeBOT (talk) on 16:23, 2 January 2023 (UTC)