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Common Names
yellow mottled coqui
Regions
Virgin Islands, U.S.
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Habitat
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Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
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Regions
Virgin Islands, U.S.
The Yellow Mottled Coqui (Eleutherodactylus lentus) is a small and endangered frog species native to the Virgin Islands, U.S. The estimated remaining population is unknown but considered to be small and decreasing. The main threats to this species include habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation, urbanization, and the spread of a deadly fungal disease called chytridiomycosis.
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- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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