Descriptions of Tadpoles of Middle American Frogs by Priscilla Starrett provides a comprehensive study of the larval stages of various frog species from Mexico and Central America. The book addresses the gap in knowledge of anuran life histories by focusing on the characteristics and identification of tadpoles collected during a three-month field trip in 1957. Key techniques used for accurate identification included hatching eggs from breeding adults and rearing tadpoles through metamorphosis. Detailed descriptions, illustrations, and measurements of tadpoles are provided for species across several families, including Rhinophrynidae, Leptodactylidae, Dendrobatidae, Centrolenidae, and Hylidae. Each entry includes observations on habitat, behavior, and physical characteristics such as body shape, pigmentation, mouthparts, and tail structure. This detailed work contributes valuable information to the understanding of anuran larval morphology and the relationships among frog species in the neotropical region.