
Community identification
Coqui Frogs (Note: This is an amphibian, not a bug/insect)
Eleutherodactylus coqui
- Order & Family
- Order: Anura; Family: Eleutherodactylidae
- Size
- 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 mm)
Natural Habitat
Moist, tropical areas with abundant vegetation; often found in bromeliads, trees, and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Invertebrates including insects, spiders, snails, and small crustaceans.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal with a direct development life cycle (hatching as tiny frogs rather than tadpoles); famous for the loud 'ko-kee' call made by males at night.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem as an insectivourous predator. However, it is a significant invasive species in places like Hawaii, where its loud calls cause noise pollution and it competes with native species.