What animal represents Puerto Rico?

coqui frog
Puerto Rico does not have an official national animal, but the common coqui frog (Eleutherodactylus coqui) is an important cultural symbol and the unofficial national animal. There are 17 species of coqui, and 14 are endemic to Puerto Rico.

What is the national symbol of Puerto Rico?

the coquí
The sound of Puerto Rico The saying is, “I’m not yelling, I’m Puerto Rican.” The traits of this miniscule frog and the tremendous people of the island often mirror each other, so it is very fitting that the coquí is Puerto Rico’s national symbol.

What is the national fruit of Puerto Rico?

Pineapple
Pineapple/Piña – Native fruit to the island. Puerto Rico grows four varieties of pineapple.

What is Puerto Rico’s state bird?

Puerto Rico Spindalis
The Puerto Rico Spindalis is the “official” bird of the US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

What is Puerto Rico’s national sport?

baseball
Cockfighting and horseracing hark back to the island’s Spanish roots, and remain important elements of island culture. Puerto Rico’s national sport is baseball, and the island has produced some of the US mainland’s greatest ever stars, including Roberto Clemente.

What is Puerto Rico motto?

The Latin motto, “JOANNES EST NOMEN EJUS” (a quotation from the Vulgate of Luke 1:63), means “John is his name”, referring to St. John the Baptist or San Juan Bautista, the original Spanish name of the island.

Are Flamingos in Puerto Rico?

Flamingos do occasionally visit Puerto Rico. They usually like the salt marshes, like in Cabo Rojo or Flamenco Beach. They are not usually solitary animals, preferring to live in colonies.

What do you call Puerto Rican guys?

You might also see Borinquen and Boriquén. In the case of boricua, even when referring to a male, you would say boricua. Just make sure you say el boricua when referring to Puerto Rican male. Use la boricua when referring to a female of Puerto Rican descent.