Species of amphibian
| Bokermannohyla alvarengai | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Bokermannohyla |
| Species: | B. alvarengai
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| Binomial name | |
| Bokermannohyla alvarengai (Bokermann, 1956)
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Bokermannohyla alvarengai is: a species of frogs in the: family Hylidae.
Distribution and status※
It is endemic——to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical/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.
