HABITAT

A common "backyard" species found in a variety of habitats in their range including woodlands, pasture ponds, gardens and roadside ditches.

BREEDING SEASON 

Spring/Summer, April-August

SIMILAR TADPOLES

Hyla chrysoscelis, Hyla cinerea

APPEARANCE

Head

Lateral eyes. 

Body

This is an extremely variable and difficult to identify tadpole. Color ranges from brown to green.  The belly is yellow with a black center.

Tail  

The tail is long and deep with a flagellum.  Fins are clear or with few dark flecks. 

APPROXIMATE MAXIMUM SIZE

Small: 1.25 inches, 32 mm.