How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease

A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.

By: Zuania Colón-Piñeiro, University of Florida; Ana V. Longo, University of Florida; Miguel A. Acevedo, University of Florida, and Nich W. Martin, University of Florida, The Conversation

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Published: June 24, 2026

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By Zuania Colón-Piñeiro, University of Florida; Ana V. Longo, University of Florida; Miguel A. Acevedo, University of Florida, and Nich W. Martin, University of Florida

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The common coquí frog is a small but iconic species in Puerto Rico. Their melodic “co-quí” call is a lullaby for people on the island.

Coqui frog call recorded at Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Orlando Acevedo-Charry. Recorded by Orlando Acevedo-Charry212 KB …

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