Coquí - mascot of Puerto Rico
The coquí is the unofficial island rep and mascot of Puerto Rico, named for its distinctive nocturnal call that sounds like “ko-kee.” They are small, adorable little tree-frogs that sing all through out the night in high pitched "ko-kee" croaks. While they aren't swimmers, they are more active during rainy and humid weather.They have been depicted in drawing way back when the Taíno's (an indigenous group that predominantly inhabited the Caribbean many years ago) were the main inhabitants of Puerto Rico. The coquí frog, endemic to Puerto Rico for centuries, is deeply rooted in Taíno culture and represents Boricua pride with the saying “De aquí como el coquí" (“We are from here like the coquí is.”)They appear in jewelry, art, and tattoos throughout the island. When we hear the sound of the coquí, it is a constant reminder of who we are as a community and how no matter what transpires, we will let our voices carry and make it known to everyone around us that we are here.
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