Java Caecilian vs Koa Tao Island Caecilian

Ichthyophis javanicus compared with Ichthyophis kohtaoensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Java Caecilian	Koa Tao Island Caecilian
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Gymnophiona (Caecilian)	Gymnophiona (Caecilian)
Family same	Ichthyophiidae	Ichthyophiidae
Genus same	Ichthyophis	Ichthyophis
Species	Ichthyophis javanicus	Ichthyophis kohtaoensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Java Caecilian and Koa Tao Island Caecilian share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ichthyophis.

Conservation Status

Java Caecilian

DD — Data Deficient

Koa Tao Island Caecilian

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Java Caecilian	Koa Tao Island Caecilian
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Java Caecilian

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Koa Tao Island Caecilian

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.