Golden Coqui
Golden coqui is a rare species of frog endemic to Puerto Rico. The species has not been spotted since 1981 and is believed to be possibly extinct.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Superfamily | Hyloidea |
| Family | Eleutherodactylidae |
| Subfamily | Eleutherodactylinae |
| Genus | Eleutherodactylus |
| Scientific Name | Eleutherodactylus jasperi |
| Size | 1.7–2.2 cm (0.67–0.87 in) |
| Color | Olive-gold to yellow-gold |
| Distribution | Puerto Rico |
| Habitat | Bromeliads in subhumid forest, rocky and open areas |
| Diet | Insects, other tiny invertebrates |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | 3 to 6 young |
| Gestation Period | Within a month |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Critically Endangered |
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Published on April 18th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
