Puerto Rican wetland frog explained

Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi, or the Puerto Rican wetland frog (Spanish; Castilian: coquí llanero), is an endangered species of coqui, a frog species, endemic to Puerto Rico.^[1] 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.

Distribution

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

Description

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.

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.^[2] The species is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.^[3]

External links

• http://www.coquipr.com/coquies/coquillanero.php

Notes and References

1. Web site: Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi Rios-López and Thomas, 2007 . Frost, Darrel R. . 2015 . Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 . American Museum of Natural History . 4 July 2015.
2. Web site: Supremo señala que el DRNA debe tramitar la designación de nuevas especies en peligro de extinción mediante enmienda al Reglamento aprobado . 12 June 2012 . Microjuris PR . Microjuris . Spanish . 13 June 2013.
3. Web site: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Species Status for Coquí Llanero Throughout Its Range and Designation of Critical Habitat . 4 Oct 2012 . Federal Register . 13 June 2013.