climate change a likely culprit in coqui frog’s altered calls

Climate change a likely culprit in coqui frog’s altered calls

According to research by UCLA professor Peter Narins, CTR Faculty Affiliate and Steering Committee member, Puerto Rican coqui frogs have decreased in size by 10 percent over 23 years, probably as a result of climate change. Their smaller size means the coquis’ calls are higher in pitch, which will likely cause a decrease in their reproductive success.