A Good Day for the Coqui

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Puerto Rico; the coqui is the small native frog (and unofficial mascot) that is small in statue; but loud in voice. The coqui ranges in length between 15mm-80mm and can be green, brown and yellowish. The frog gets its name from the distinct evening call ‘koo-kee’ of the male coqui. The sound resonates all around the island, as early evening sets. If you have ever been to Puerto Rico, you will have heard the coqui…

The coqui has been a threatened species since 1977 and continuing deforestation and industrial development have destroyed the fogs habitat. The good news for the coqui is that this week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday designated rocky stream banks and privately owned land in southeastern Puerto Rico as critical habitat for a threatened species of the coqui.

They have designated 260 acres of land adjacent to farms, roads and homes spanning a southeastern section of the tropical island to help protect the coqui. This land has historically been habitat for the coqui and should aide in its conservation.

Hopefully the coqui will continue to thrive here in Puerto Rico and continue to serenade the islanders and visitors, every evening…

Source: AP

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