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The Puerto Rican coquí (Eleutherodactylus coqui) is a small species of tree frog endemic to the island of Puerto Rico. It is a prominent cultural symbol in its native range, named after the distinctive, loud two-note mating call that the males produce throughout the night. Biologically, the species...
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Cultural icon of Puerto Rico, famous call, and invasive range controversy give very high public recognition.
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The greenhouse frog (*Eleutherodactylus planirostris*) is a small terrestrial amphibian native to Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas. It has become a prominent invasive species in other regions, notably Florida, Hawaii, and Central America, frequently spreading through the commercial plant tr...
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Direct developing eggs and introduced populations are notable; familiar in some regions but not especially charismatic.
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