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 ...

Puerto Rico’s coastal wetlands face mounting challenges, many of which threaten the delicate balance of these ecosystems and their resident species. Among the most vulnerable is the coquí llanero, ...

Coqui have the perfect environment in Hawaii, one that lacks the lizards, tarantulas and snakes found in their native Puerto Rico. They reach densities two to three times greater in Hawaii than in ...