Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Bokermannohyla Higher classification Bokermannohyla | Phylum Chordata Family Hylidae Scientific name Bokermannohyla nanuzae Rank Species | |
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Similar Bokermannohyla, Bokermannohyla martinsi, Hylidae, Frog, Amphibians | ||
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.
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Etymology
The specific name nanuzae honours Nanuza Luiza de Menezes, 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 800 m (2,600 ft) 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.
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