Boreal Chorus Frog Tadpole
Pseudacris maculata (tadpole)
This aquatic larva lives in shallow ponds, flooded ditches, marsh edges, and temporary prairie pools. It feeds mostly by scraping algae, plant films, and fine organic matter from submerged surfaces. Quick tail beats help it dart into vegetation when fish, insects, or salamander larvae approach. A notable advantage of this stage is its ability to develop quickly before small seasonal pools dry out.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Boreal Chorus Frog Tadpole
- Boreal Chorus Froglet
- Boreal Chorus Frog