noun
- A small tree frog native to Puerto Rico, known for its loud, distinctive two-note call that sounds like its name.
Usage: Also called coquí frog or Puerto Rican coquí; Scientific name: Eleutherodactylus coqui; Invasive species in Hawaii and other regions
Examples
- The coqui's call echoes through the tropical forests of Puerto Rico at night.
- Coquis have become an invasive species in Hawaii, where their loud calls disturb residents.
- The distinctive 'co-KEE' sound of the coqui is iconic to Puerto Rican culture.
- A single coqui can produce calls that reach 100 decibels.
- Tourists visiting Puerto Rico often hear the coqui's mating call in the evening.