Nana Abreu - Coquí Taino

Ceramic, Taíno petroglyph of Coquí. 
Measures 10in x 7in. 

When you hear the enchanting "ko-kee... ko-kee!" chorus ringing through the Puerto Rican night, you're hearing the island's tiny, beloved mascot: the coquí. This small tree frog is a cherished national symbol, famous for its unique call and for hatching directly from its egg as a perfect, miniature froglet instead of a tadpole. The "Taíno" part of its name links this special creature directly to the island's indigenous history.

The Taíno people, the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico, held the coquí in high regard, viewing it as a sacred symbol of life, fertility, and good fortune. They carved its distinct, rounded shape into rocks and caves as petroglyphs that you can still see today. Therefore, the "Coquí Taíno" isn't a separate species, but rather the same beloved frog, understood as a living, singing connection to the island's indigenous heritage and a powerful emblem of Puerto Rican identity.