Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi

Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi

Puerto rican wetland frog

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Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi

Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi, the Puerto Rican wetland frog or (Spanish: coquí llanero), is an endangered species of coqui, a frog species, endemic to Puerto Rico. It was discovered in 2005 by Neftalí Rios, and was named after Puerto Rican herpetologist Juan A. Rivero, in honor of his contributions to Puerto Rican herpetology.

Appearance

It is characterized by a high-frequency, chip-like sound, a light-brown skin color, and a strip between the eyes. It is the smallest species of coqui.

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It is only found in the old Naval Base of Sábana Seca in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.

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Conservation

The Department of Natural Resources of Puerto Rico added this species to the endangered species list, and designated its critical habitat likewise. However, the protection was removed by the Puerto Rico Supreme Court on 12 June 2012. The species is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

References

1. Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleutherodactylus_juanariveroi
2. Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/135828/4207317

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