Purple Caecilian
Gymnopis multiplicata
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Gymnophiona · Dermophiidae
About
Gymnopis multiplicata is a species of caecilian in the family Dermophiidae found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and possibly Guatemala. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas.
Fun Fact
The purple caecilian is the largest caecilian in Central America, reaching nearly 3 feet in length and spending its entire life underground in moist soil.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance