Field Journal

I went out around 2:00 pm on April 14, 2021. I saw these tadpoles swimming around in large numbers at a pond. They were very small, about a centimeter in length and black. They mostly swam in groups on the shallow end of the pond, near the bank. I had walked around the pond, but only saw these tadpoles in one area of the pond. I saw two main groups, about a meter from each other. I noticed that the sand color they were staying in was a lighter color, compared to the darker sand in other parts of the pond. The tadpoles mainly stayed near the bank and did not go too far out. They used their tails to propel themselves around, much like a flagellum. They also seem to be quite sensitive to their environment, as they quickly swam away the first time I peered into the water. I tried to be more discreet the next time so they would not skirt away. While I am not completely sure how the adult toads/frog will look like when it is fully grown, I have seen Cane Toads around the area, so it is possible these tadpoles are Cane Toads.

Publicado el abril 17, 2021 08:59 TARDE por notabiologist