Dermophis occidentalis | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Gymnophiona |
Clade: | Apoda |
Family: | Dermophiidae |
Genus: | Dermophis |
Species: | D. occidentalis
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Binomial name | |
Dermophis occidentalis |
Dermophis occidentalis is a species of caecilian in the family Dermophiidae. [3] [4] It is endemic to south-western Costa Rica and occurs in the Pacific lowlands and premontane slopes, extending to the western part of the central valley. Its taxonomic status is unclear. [1]
Dermophis occidentalis is a small-sized caecilian measuring 192–235 mm (7.6–9.3 in) in total length. It has 95–112 primary and 29–37 secondary annuli. [5] The body is slender, [2] with its length 30 to 32 times the body width. [5]). The head is narrow and light grayish tan in color. The body is dorsally lavender plumbeous, turning lighter ventrally. [2]
Dermophis occidentalis occurs in lowland and submontane rainforests at elevations of 365–970 m (1,198–3,182 ft) above sea level. It is a subterranean species that can be found under logs and in leaf litter. It is viviparous. [1]
Dermophis occidentalis is a poorly known species. Deforestation might be a threat to it. Its range overlaps with the Corcovado National Park, among others. [1]
Dermophis occidentalis | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Gymnophiona |
Clade: | Apoda |
Family: | Dermophiidae |
Genus: | Dermophis |
Species: | D. occidentalis
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Binomial name | |
Dermophis occidentalis |
Dermophis occidentalis is a species of caecilian in the family Dermophiidae. [3] [4] It is endemic to south-western Costa Rica and occurs in the Pacific lowlands and premontane slopes, extending to the western part of the central valley. Its taxonomic status is unclear. [1]
Dermophis occidentalis is a small-sized caecilian measuring 192–235 mm (7.6–9.3 in) in total length. It has 95–112 primary and 29–37 secondary annuli. [5] The body is slender, [2] with its length 30 to 32 times the body width. [5]). The head is narrow and light grayish tan in color. The body is dorsally lavender plumbeous, turning lighter ventrally. [2]
Dermophis occidentalis occurs in lowland and submontane rainforests at elevations of 365–970 m (1,198–3,182 ft) above sea level. It is a subterranean species that can be found under logs and in leaf litter. It is viviparous. [1]
Dermophis occidentalis is a poorly known species. Deforestation might be a threat to it. Its range overlaps with the Corcovado National Park, among others. [1]