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Common coquí

A species of Rain frogs, Also known as Puerto rican coqui
Scientific name : Eleutherodactylus coqui Genus : Rain frogs

Common coquí, A species of Rain frogs
Also known as:
Puerto rican coqui
Scientific name: Eleutherodactylus coqui
Genus: Rain frogs
Common coquí (Eleutherodactylus coqui) Photo By Forest & Kim Starr , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Native to Puerto Rico, the common coquí has been accidentally introduced to Florida, Hawaii, New Zealand, the Galapagos Islands, and a few Caribbean islands. Due to its loud, high-pitched, "ko-kee” call that males produce at night, the common coquí is considered a pest in many regions. Without natural predators in non-native areas, the common coquí has a negative impact on biodiversity.

General Info

Lifespan

4-8 years

Diet

Common coquí primarily feeds on small invertebrates, exhibiting partiality for arachnids and insects such as ants and beetles. Its unique feeding adaptation involves rapid tongue projection which aids in efficient capture.

Appearance

The common coquí is a small frog, about 2 to 5 cm long, with a slim body and smooth, moist skin. Males are generally smaller and slimmer than females. Its color varies from mottled brown to grey or yellow-brown, perfect for camouflaging in leaf litter. This amphibian lacks webbing between its toes and has large, circular pads at the tips, a distinctive trait of its species.

Behavior

Common coquí displays nocturnal habits and is known for its distinctive, loud mating call. The males guard their territories and call to attract females for breeding. Notably, the calling males also perform parental care by guarding egg clutches.

Population

Increasing
Common coquí (Eleutherodactylus coqui) Common coquí (Eleutherodactylus coqui) Photo By Forest & Kim Starr , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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