Biography

Werner Carlos Augusto Bokermann, Brazilian herpetologist  and entomologist (Botucatu, São Paulo State 04 July 1929 – São Paulo 01 April 1995)

Considered as foremost expert on systematics and taxonomy of Neotropical frogs and toads

Described at least 70 new Amphibian species

Described 43 Coleoptera species (1961-64)

HONORS

Bokermannia Martínez 1963 (Coleoptera)

Bokermannohyla Faivovich, Haddad, Garcia et al. 2005 (Amphibia)