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Bokermannohyla
''Bokermannohyla'' is a genus of frogs in the family Hylidae. It was erected in 2005 following a major revision of the Hylidae. Twenty-three species previously placed in the genus ''Hyla'' were moved to this genus named in honor of Werner Carlos Augusto Bokermann, Brazilian herpetologist. The genus is endemic to southern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... Species References Cophomantinae Amphibian genera Endemic fauna of Brazil Taxa named by Jonathan A. Campbell Taxa named by Darrel Frost {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Lucianae
''Bokermannohyla'' is a genus of frogs in the family Hylidae. It was erected in 2005 following a major revision of the Hylidae. Twenty-three species previously placed in the genus ''Hyla'' were moved to this genus named in honor of Werner Carlos Augusto Bokermann, Brazilian herpetologist. The genus is endemic to southern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... Species References Cophomantinae Amphibian genera Endemic fauna of Brazil Taxa named by Jonathan A. Campbell Taxa named by Darrel Frost {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Itapoty
''Bokermannohyla itapoty'' is a species of frogs in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to the state of Bahia in northeastern Brazil. It is closely related to '' Bokermannohyla alvarengai''. The specific name ''itapoty'' refers to the dorsal coloration that gives this frog a lichen-like resemblance. The name is derived from the Tupi–Guarani words ''itá'' (="rock") and ''poty'' (= "to flower" or "to flourish"), meaning lichen or moss. Description Adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length. The snout is short and truncate. The tympanum is large but not very evident. The eyes are large and laterally protruding. The fingers and toes are webbed and bear terminal discs; the toes are more heavily webbed than the fingers but bear slightly smaller discs. The dorsum is usually light yellow to dark yellow or greenish with irregularly shaped black blotches; some specimens are white-cream with yellow blotches. The black blotches can be isolated or connected, resembli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Izeckshoni
''Bokermannohyla izecksohni'', also known as Izecksohn's treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to São Paulo state, Brazil. It was already considered possibly extinct in 2004, but three living frogs were discovered in 2005–2006. It is a medium-sized treefrog, measuring about in snout–vent length. Etymology The specific name ''izecksohni'' honours Eugênio Izecksohn, a Brazilian herpetologist. Habitat and conservation ''Bokermannohyla izecksohni'' occurs in forests near streams at elevations of above sea level. Breeding takes place in temporary ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss: the type locality has already been destroyed by agriculture and human settlement. However, the discovery of two new populations in 2005–2006 suggested that it is not quite as threatened as previously feared; one of them is in the Serra do Mar State Park The Serra do Mar State Park ( pt, Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar) is a state park in the state of São ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Nanuzae
''Bokermannohyla nanuzae'' is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Brazil and known from the Serra do Espinhaço and Serra da Mantiqueira in the Minas Gerais state. Etymology The specific name ''nanuzae'' honours , one of Brazil's most important botanists. Habitat and conservation ''Bokermannohyla nanuzae'' is a common species that occurs on vegetation near streams in gallery forests at elevations of above sea level and higher. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by mining, fires, and infrastructure development for human settlement. Also disturbance by tourists is a threat. It occurs in the Serra do Cipó National Park The Serra do Cipó National Park ( pt, Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó) is a national park in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Location The park is in the Cerrado biome. It covers . It was created by decree 90.223 of 25 September 1984, modifi .... References nanuzae Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Amphibian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Juiju
''Bokermannohyla juiju'' is a frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Bahia, Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... This frog has a more slender body than other frogs in its species group and lacks the dark transverse bars on its limbs. It is the first frog in the genus ''Bokermannohyla'' to be reported to have a mental gland. References Frogs of South America Species described in 2009 juiju {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Flavopicta
''Bokermannohyla flavopicta'' is a frog in the family Hylidae endemic to southeastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... Scientists have seen it exclusively over 1500 meters above sea level. The adult male frog measures 51.9–65.3 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 60.2–61.6 mm. The skin on the dorsum has a gray or brown background with darker brown irregular marks. It has small yellow spots on its lips, face, flanks, front and hind legs, front and hind feet, and cloacal area. References Species described in 2012 Frogs of South America flavopicta {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Napolii
''Bokermannohyla napolii'' is a frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil. Scientists know it only from the type locality, 850 meters above sea level in Minas Gerais Minas Gerais () is a state in Southeastern Brazil. It ranks as the second most populous, the third by gross domestic product (GDP), and the fourth largest by area in the country. The state's capital and largest city, Belo Horizonte (literally .... Original description * References Species described in 2012 Frogs of South America napolii {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Ahenea
''Bokermannohyla ahenea'' is a species of frogs in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to the Serra do Mar in São Paulo, Brazil. Its natural habitat is montane forest. While thought not to be rare, it is threatened by habitat loss caused by cattle pasture and agriculture including sugar, coffee and exotic trees. It has been recorded from the Serra da Bocaina National Park Serra da Bocaina National Park is a national park of Brazil. It is located at the border between the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in southeastern Brazil. Location Created by Federal Decree in 1971 and comprises an area of approximately .... References ahenea Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Amphibians described in 2004 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Capra
''Bokermannohyla capra'' is a frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to the Atlantic forests in Bahia, Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... Description * References Hylidae Species described in 2009 Amphibians of Brazil {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Oxente
''Bokermannohyla oxente'' is a species of frogs in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Bahia state, Brazil. ''Bokermannohyla oxente'' is a nocturnal Nocturnality is an animal behavior characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. The common adjective is "nocturnal", versus diurnal meaning the opposite. Nocturnal creatures generally have highly developed sens ... species. These frogs live close to stream in riparian vegetation. Males are territorial and call throughout the year. References oxente Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Frogs of South America Amphibians described in 2006 {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Alvarengai
''Bokermannohyla alvarengai'' is a species of frogs in the family Hylidae. And it belongs to class amphibia. 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 Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... 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 alvarengai Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians described in 1956 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokermannohyla Martinsi
''Bokermannohyla martinsi'' is a species of frogs in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... Etymology The specific epithet ''martinsi'' is an homage to Brazilian entomologist Ubirajara Ribeiro Martins. References Bokermannohyla Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians described in 1964 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Hylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
