Common Coqui
Eleutherodactylus coqui
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,334
- Most observed in
- 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The common coquí, widely known as the coquí (Eleutherodactylus coqui), is a species of frog native to Puerto Rico belonging to the family Eleutherodactylidae. The species is named for the loud call the males make at night, which serves two purposes; the "co" serves to repel other males and establish territory while the "quí" serves to attract females. The auditory systems of males and females respond preferentially to different notes of the male call, displaying sex difference in a sensory system.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Common coquí”.