Ramaswami's Caecilian

Gegeneophis ramaswamii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Gymnophiona · Indotyphlidae

About

Gegeneophis ramaswamii, common names Tenmalai caecilian, Tenmalai blind caecilian, Ramaswami's caecilian, and forest caecilian is a species of caecilian. It is endemic to the southern portion of the Western Ghats, India, and is recorded from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The specific name ramaswamii honours L. S. Ramaswami, an Indian herpetologist.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the southern portion of the Western Ghats, India, and is recorded from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in wet evergreen forests, plantations, low-intensity agricultural land, at forest fringes, and along streams and rivers at elevations below 900 m (3,000 ft).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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