Common Ringed Caecilian

Siphonops annulatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Gymnophiona · Siphonopidae

About

Siphonops annulatus, the ringed caecilian, is a species of caecilian in the family Siphonopidae endemic to South America. It may have the broadest known distribution of any terrestrial caecilian species.

Fun Fact

The common ringed caecilian's young feed on their mother's skin using specialized rasping teeth, an extraordinary form of parental care unique to caecilians.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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