Indonesia Caecilian vs Sumatra Caecilian

Ichthyophis bernisi compared with Ichthyophis sumatranus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Indonesia Caecilian Sumatra Caecilian
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (amphibien) Amphibia (amphibien)
Order same Gymnophiona (Caecilian) Gymnophiona (Caecilian)
Family same Ichthyophiidae Ichthyophiidae
Genus same Ichthyophis Ichthyophis
Species Ichthyophis bernisi Ichthyophis sumatranus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Indonesia Caecilian

DD — Data Deficient

Sumatra Caecilian

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Indonesia Caecilian Sumatra Caecilian
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Indonesia Caecilian

Habitat

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

Sumatra Caecilian

Habitat

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

Indonesia Caecilian

No description available.

Sumatra Caecilian

No description available.

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