Eleutherodactylus coqui

Description

The Common Coquí is native to Puerto Rico, where they are a beloved national symbol. Coquí frogs are nocturnal and are known for their loud call that sounds like “koh-kee”. They spend most of their time in trees. Coquí frogs have no tadpole stage; adults mate and the female lays eggs in small nooks on trees or among leaves. The male protects the eggs and keeps them moist. Male Coquí frogs may guard more than one clutch of eggs at a time. Because the eggs can go unnoticed, Coquís have invaded Hawaii via the nursery trade and now live on four Hawaiian islands. In contrast to Puerto Rico, Coquí frogs are viewed as a nuisance in Hawaii. This is a 3-D printed, hand-painted model.