Bokermannohyla alvarengai
| Bokermannohyla alvarengai | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Bokermannohyla |
| Species: | B. alvarengai |
| Binomial name | |
| Bokermannohyla alvarengai (Bokermann, 1956) | |
Bokermannohyla alvarengai is a species of frog in the Hylidae family.[1]
Distribution and status
It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Temperature regulation
Bokermannohyla alvarengai is able to lighten its skin colour when hot (and darken when cold), making the skin reflect more heat and so avoid overheating.[2]
References
- 1 2 Bertoluci, J. & Silvano, D. 2004. Bokermannohyla alvarengai. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.
- ↑ Tattersall, GJ; Eterovick, PC; de Andrade, DV. (April 2006). "Tribute to R. G. Boutilier: skin colour and body temperature changes in basking Bokermannohyla alvarengai (Bokermann 1956).". Journal of Experimental Biology 209 (Part 7): 1185–96. doi:10.1242/jeb.02038. PMID 16547291.
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