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Bokermannohyla alvarengai

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Bokermannohyla alvarengai
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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 frogs in the family Hylidae.[1]

Distribution and status

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c Jaime Bertoluci, Débora Silvano (2010). "Bokermannohyla alvarengai". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T55385A11289092. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T55385A11289092.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ 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.