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Coqui
The coqui is native to Puerto Rico where this picture was taken. Unfortunately they have become invasive in some other countries. In Hawaii, for example, Coquí population density can reach 20,000 animals per acre and affects 50,000 acres (20,000 ha). It is one of the world's worst invasive alien species. Eradication campaigns are underway on Hawaii and Maui.
Their name comes from the pretty little chirping sound in the male's mating call. Listen to this short video where you will hear the "co" (warns other males) and the "qui"(attracts females):
The common coquí or coquí is a frog endemic to Puerto Rico belonging to the Eleutherodactylidae family. The species is named for the loud call the males make at night. This sound serves two purposes. "CO" serves to repel males and establish territory while the "KEE" serves to attract females.
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- It is a species intro
- It is well described and even has an educational video
- It is a country intro:
http://www.jungledragon.com/forum/26/challenges/347/challenge_be_the_first_to_geotag_in_an_unknown_country.html
Pure class! Posted 10 years ago
Thank you! We just returned from a Caribbean cruise which was great. Hopefully there are a few more "gems" to share. (Lots of pictures to sort through). Posted 10 years ago