Java Caecilian vs Sumatra Caecilian

Ichthyophis javanicus compared with Ichthyophis sumatranus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Java Caecilian	Sumatra 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 sumatranus

Evolutionary Relationship

Java Caecilian and Sumatra Caecilian share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ichthyophis.

Conservation Status

Java Caecilian

DD — Data Deficient

Sumatra Caecilian

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Java Caecilian	Sumatra Caecilian
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Java Caecilian

Habitat

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

Sumatra Caecilian

Habitat

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