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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. [2]
The world's largest frog is the goliath frog of West Africa—it can grow to 15 inches (38 centimeters) and weigh up to 7 pounds (3.2 kilograms). One of the smallest is the Cuban tree toad, which ...
The frog is threatened due to deforestation, agricultural, rural, and industrial development, and the associated infrastructure. [2] It is sometimes called the "demon of Puerto Rico" ( demonio de Puerto Rico in Spanish) because of its eerie call and phantom-like appearance. [ 3 ]
Eleutherodactylus coqui, the most well-known species. Coquí is a common name for several species of small frogs in the genus Eleutherodactylus native to Puerto Rico.They are onomatopoeically named for the very loud mating call which the males of two species, the common coqui and the upland coqui, make at night.
The Iberian frog is endemic to Portugal and north-western and central Spain. It is a mountain species and has been recorded at altitudes up to 2,425 m (7,956 ft). [1] It is present in the northern half of Portugal and in Spain it is found in the region of Galicia, in west León and in north-west Zamora, with separate populations in mountainous regions in central Spain.
The Spanish painted frog is a medium-sized amphibian. The top of the frog is predominantly colored with dark browns in the form of spots or stripes, and its underbelly is usually white or yellow. The males have webbing between their hind toes, but the webbing is not found in females or adolescent males.
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Support Excellent illustration of the frog's camouflage. I note that its rear end (for want of a better term) is a bit out of focus, but suspect that would have been difficult to avoid. Nick-D 12:06, 15 July 2013 (UTC) Support - Nice work. - Mr X 20:01, 15 July 2013 (UTC)