Coquí frogs are cultural symbols in Puerto Rico, well known for the “ko-kee” call made by the common coquí, Eleutherodactylus coqui. In fact, 16 distinct species can be found on the island — and ...

The male’s mating call, a two-note, high-pitched “co-qui,” gives the coqui frog its name. With no predators, the frogs from Puerto Rico can proliferate and eat large quantities of native ...

As I spent more time in Puerto Rico, my ears became more discerning. Instead of just recognizing “a frog,” I was able to ...

The coqui is a small, nocturnal, 1-2 inch tree frog with colors varying from tan to dark brown. Photo courtesy DLNR RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico – As the Common Coquí sing their incessant nocturnal ...

The El Yunque National Forest ... to capture some of the area's splendor. In the evenings, Puerto Rico's tiny coquí tree frogs begin their unmistakable serenade. The forest is still undergoing ...