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)