Java Caecilian

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Amphibia (Amphibians)

Order

Gymnophiona (Caecilian)

Family

Ichthyophiidae

Genus

Ichthyophis

Species

Ichthyophis javanicus (Java Caecilian)

Names in Other Languages

Indonesian Sesilia jawa

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Billiton Island Caecilian

Ichthyophis billitonensis

Data Deficient

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Black Caecilian

Ichthyophis monochrous

Data Deficient

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Indonesia Caecilian

Ichthyophis bernisi

Data Deficient

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Kapahiang Caecilian

Ichthyophis paucidentulus

Data Deficient

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Koa Tao Island Caecilian

Ichthyophis kohtaoensis

Data Deficient

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Mangla county caecilian

Ichthyophis bannanicus

Least Concern

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Siantar Caecilian

Ichthyophis paucisulcus

Least Concern

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Sumatra Caecilian

Ichthyophis sumatranus

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Java Caecilian?

The scientific name of Java Caecilian is Ichthyophis javanicus. It belongs to the genus Ichthyophis.

What is the conservation status of Java Caecilian?

Java Caecilian (Ichthyophis javanicus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Java Caecilian belong to?

Java Caecilian (Ichthyophis javanicus) belongs to the genus Ichthyophis, which is part of the taxonomic family Ichthyophiidae.

What kingdom does Java Caecilian belong to?

Java Caecilian (Ichthyophis javanicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Java Caecilian?

The closest relatives of Java Caecilian in the genus Ichthyophis include Billiton Island Caecilian, Black Caecilian, Indonesia Caecilian, Kapahiang Caecilian, Koa Tao Island Caecilian.