Antilles coqui
A species of Rain frogs, Also known as Barbados whistling frog, Johnstone's whistling frog Scientific name : Eleutherodactylus johnstonei Genus : Rain frogs
Antilles coqui, A species of Rain frogs
Also known as:
Barbados whistling frog, Johnstone's whistling frog
Scientific name: Eleutherodactylus johnstonei
Genus: Rain frogs
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Description
The Antilles coqui (also known as the Montserrat whistling frog or the Lesser Antillean whistling frog, Spanish: coquà antillano, scientific name Eleutherodactylus johnstonei), is a species of frog in the Eleutherodactylidae family found in Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, Colombia, Dominica, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, the Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint L
General Info
Lifespan
1-3 years
Diet
Antilles coqui is an insectivorous species, primarily feeding on small arthropods. This adapted behavior helps it consume a diverse array of invertebrates, including ants, beetles, spiders, and occasionally, small crustaceans, which form a substantial portion of its diet.
Appearance
Antilles coqui is a small frog, typically measuring about 25-30 millimeters in length. It is known for its slender body covered in smooth, dark brown or grey skin. Its belly is often lighter, and it might exhibit striking patterns, varying among individuals. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. Antilles coqui's most distinctive features are its squarish spots scattered across its dorsal surface and the uniform white throat characteristic of the species.
Behavior
Antilles coqui mainly survive by feeding on small invertebrates. Predominantly nocturnal, they take refuge in moist, dark places during the day such as under leaves or rocks. Antilles coqui has developed ability to make distinct mating calls, including highly variable, irregularly timed chirps. Their territorial encounters are often non-violent, primarily consisting of vocal challenges instead of physical confrontations. Non-migratory, they adapt to their immediate environment.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Rain frogs Genus
Rain frogs Species
Antilles coqui 
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