[jbherpin]

This tad is about 2x larger than the crucifer tads in the water now. Could anyone shed some insight? It looks a bit diff too under close scrutiny. Thanks for the help!

JBear

 

[jbherpin]

Another hopeful pic...

JBear

 

[Ed]

did you use the tadpole key in the back of the Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians?

Ed

 

[jbherpin]

did you use the tadpole key in the back of the Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians?

Ed

I do not own a copy, nor have I been able to find a copy locally. I have heard there is a great tad id key within the book. What is your opinion of species? I am hoping Hyla versicolor, lol!

JBear

 

[Ed]

I don't think it is a grey (either species) you can use the key here as well Division 4: HYLIDAE--A TUTORIAL AND KEY TO THE ANURAN TADPOLES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

this is the link to the beginning of the key http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/tadpole/default.htm#families

Ed

 

[jbherpin]

A tad very close to leaving the water... This morning there were only back legs... His belly will fill as the tail is resorbed and processed as nutrition. Any thoughts?

JBear