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A fossil discovered on a river outcrop in the municipality of San Sebastian in northwestern Puerto Rico makes the coquís, or Eleutherodactylus, the oldest Caribbean frog. These little frogs have been on the island for at least 29 million years! Living In Puerto Rico, Hand Lens, Small Frog, Amber Fossils, Archaeology News, National Symbols, Body Form, Invasive Species

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Coquí fossil from Puerto Rico takes title of oldest Caribbean frog

The bright chirp of the coquí frog, the national symbol of Puerto Rico, has likely resounded through Caribbean forests for at least 29 million years. A new study published in Bi…
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A fossil discovered on a river outcrop in the municipality of San Sebastian in northwestern Puerto Rico makes the coquís, or Eleutherodactylus, the oldest Caribbean frog. These little frogs have been on the island for at least 29 million years!

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A fossil discovered on a river outcrop in the municipality of San Sebastian in northwestern Puerto Rico makes the coquís, or Eleutherodactylus, the oldest Caribbean frog. These little frogs have been on the island for at least 29 million years!

Find this Pin and more on Florida Museum: Research by Florida Museum.

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