Brachycephalus vertebralis is a species of frog in the family Brachycephalidae endemic to Brazil.

It is known only from Serra da Bocaina National Park and Cunha, São Paulo and occurs at 800 meters above sea level.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

It is threatened by habitat loss from agriculture and logging, but the species occurs in three protected areas including Serra da Bocaina.

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