HABITAT

Found in many aquatic habitats such as swamps, lakes, streams and ponds with emergent vegetation, typically in permanent aquatic habitats.

BREEDING SEASON

Spring/Summer, March-September

SIMILAR TADPOLES

Hyla chrysoscelis, Hyla squirella, Hyla femoralis

APPEARANCE

Head

Lateral eyes.  A key feature for identification of this tadpole is a pale yellow stripe on either side of the head that stretches from the nostril to the eye.

Body

Hyla cinerea tadpoles are olive-green.

Tail

The tail may be spotted with dark or light spots and can be washed with red similar to Hyla chrysoscelis and Hyla femoralis.

APPROXIMATE MAXIMUM SIZE

Medium: 1.6 inches, 40mm.