Have you ever heard of the Coqui Frog? I believe they’re so fascinating! I have never learned about a frog more interesting than this. The Coqui is only able to live in Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The genus of the Coqui with over 700 species is one of the most species geneses of vertebrates! These frogs have quite a unique way of living. I can’t wait to teach you more!
Coqui Frogs originated in the lands of Puerto Rico. They can be very sensitive frogs when having to do with humidity and temperature. Puerto Rico has the right temperature and humidity for the frogs. Coqui Frogs have been transported to places such as St. Croix, St. Thomas, Florida, Louisiana, Panama, and Mexico. However, because of the changes of humidity and temperature, they never survived as long as they would in Puerto Rico. The only state they were successful living in is Hawaii. Today, these frogs inhabit Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Sadly though, people in Hawaii have been taking these creatures as a threat and now they are considered endangered. Puerto Ricans have been trying to stop the Hawaiians from bringing the frogs to extinction, and they are telling them to transport the frogs back to Puerto Rico. …show more content…
Their genus has over 700 species of vertebrates. The genus is called Eleutherodactylus (alooth-ero-dact-alis). In Greek, Eleutherodactylus means “free toes”. The genus goes first, and then the specific name of the species goes after. For example, the Eleutherodactylus Coqui is a specific species. 16 out of the 700 species live in Puerto
Coqui Frogs originated in the lands of Puerto Rico. They can be very sensitive frogs when having to do with humidity and temperature. Puerto Rico has the right temperature and humidity for the frogs. Coqui Frogs have been transported to places such as St. Croix, St. Thomas, Florida, Louisiana, Panama, and Mexico. However, because of the changes of humidity and temperature, they never survived as long as they would in Puerto Rico. The only state they were successful living in is Hawaii. Today, these frogs inhabit Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Sadly though, people in Hawaii have been taking these creatures as a threat and now they are considered endangered. Puerto Ricans have been trying to stop the Hawaiians from bringing the frogs to extinction, and they are telling them to transport the frogs back to Puerto Rico. …show more content…
Their genus has over 700 species of vertebrates. The genus is called Eleutherodactylus (alooth-ero-dact-alis). In Greek, Eleutherodactylus means “free toes”. The genus goes first, and then the specific name of the species goes after. For example, the Eleutherodactylus Coqui is a specific species. 16 out of the 700 species live in Puerto