Amphibian · GBIF taxon 2424091
Common Coqui
Eleutherodactylus coquiAlso known as Coquí, Puerto Rican Coqui, Common Coquí Tree Frog
Female coquis lay eggs on land that bypass the tadpole stage, hatching directly into fully formed tiny froglets guarded vigilantly by the father. Nightfall triggers a deafening chorus of two-note calls reaching over 90 decibels that echoes through dense rainforest canopies and residential gardens alike. Deeply revered as a cultural icon in Puerto Rico, introduced populations on islands like Hawaii have established extremely dense colonies that alter local insect communities.
NocturnalAmphibianLoud Vocalizer
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Ants
- Crickets
- Spiders
Predators
- Puerto Rican screech owl
- Puerto Rican boa
- Lizards
ThreatsHabitat loss, climate change, and fungal pathogens
HabitatsTropical rainforests, woodlands, and urban gardens
Life span4 to 6 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyEleutherodactylidae
- SpeciesEleutherodactylus coqui
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Nighttime Spotting: Scan broad leaves and tree trunks after dusk using a red-filtered light to avoid startling them.
- Listening for Calls: Identify the distinct call where the first note warns rivals and the second attracts mates.
Predator (c) Tom Kennedy, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom Kennedy · cc-by
Close Relative 
Close Relative Pierre Fidenci / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
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