Thompson's Caecilian vs Yellow-spotted Caecilian

Caecilia thompsoni compared with Caecilia flavopunctata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Thompson's Caecilian Yellow-spotted Caecilian
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class same Amphibia (Anfíbios) Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order same Gymnophiona (Gimnofiono) Gymnophiona (Gimnofiono)
Family same Caeciliidae Caeciliidae
Genus same Caecilia Caecilia
Species Caecilia thompsoni Caecilia flavopunctata

Evolutionary Relationship

Thompson's Caecilian and Yellow-spotted Caecilian share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Caecilia.

Conservation Status

Thompson's Caecilian

DD — Data Deficient

Yellow-spotted Caecilian

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Thompson's Caecilian Yellow-spotted Caecilian
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Thompson's Caecilian

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.

Yellow-spotted Caecilian

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Thompson's Caecilian

No description available.

Yellow-spotted Caecilian

No description available.

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