Bokermannohyla_alvarengai

<i>Bokermannohyla alvarengai</i>

Bokermannohyla alvarengai

Species of amphibian

Bokermannohyla alvarengai is a species of frogs in the family Hylidae.[1]

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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. [1]
    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. [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.


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