Gray Treefrog Tadpoles

Habitat:

Gray treefrogs and many other hylids lay eggs in ephemeral (temporary or seasonal) pools. These typically shallow ponds are sometimes little more than a puddle and run the risk of drying out before the eggs and tadpoles can mature. However, the tadpoles have little competition and live in water virtually free from predators.

Notes:

These tadpoles are just "hatching" and are still encased in their protective jelly. In addition to protecting the developing eggs this gelatinous material will serve as their first meal. I saw the frogs laying these eggs, otherwise I wouldn't be able to identify the species.