Java Caecilian vs Sumatra Caecilian

Ichthyophis javanicus compared with Ichthyophis sumatranus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Java Caecilian Sumatra Caecilian
Kingdom same Animalia (动物界) Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same Chordata (脊索动物门) Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same Amphibia (两栖动物) Amphibia (两栖动物)
Order same Gymnophiona (蚓螈目) Gymnophiona (蚓螈目)
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.

Java Caecilian

No description available.

Sumatra Caecilian

No description available.

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