There are over 800 species of neotropical frog. These frogs live in tropical parts of the Americas. The Puerto Rican Coqui is named after the male’s loud call. The “co” part is a warning to other males. The “qui” part attracts females. Coquis lay eggs on leaves and do not have a tadpole stage. This lets them live in drier areas than many frogs.
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