| Bokermannohyla alvarengai | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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.
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.
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.
References
- ^ 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.
- 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.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Bokermannohyla alvarengai | |
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