Ichthyophis
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Ichthyophis, sometimes called the Asian caecilians are a genus of caecilian
s (Limbless Amphibians) found in Southeast Asia
, southern Philippines
, and western Indo-Australian Archipelago.
In Sri Lanka, three species occur, and all are found in almost all habitats, preferring moister ones. The most common is Ichthyophis glutinosus, which is found in almost all altitudes; the others are I. orthoplicatus, which is found in similar habitat to I. glutinosus, but is never found in lowlands below 460 metres (1,509.2 ft); and I. pseudangularis, found in lowlands below 1200 metres (3,937 ft).
Caecilian
The caecilians are an order of amphibians that superficially resemble earthworms or snakes. They mostly live hidden in the ground, making them the least familiar order of amphibians. All extant caecilians and their closest fossil relatives are grouped as the clade Apoda. They are mostly...
s (Limbless Amphibians) found in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
, southern Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, and western Indo-Australian Archipelago.
In Sri Lanka, three species occur, and all are found in almost all habitats, preferring moister ones. The most common is Ichthyophis glutinosus, which is found in almost all altitudes; the others are I. orthoplicatus, which is found in similar habitat to I. glutinosus, but is never found in lowlands below 460 metres (1,509.2 ft); and I. pseudangularis, found in lowlands below 1200 metres (3,937 ft).
Species
| Binomial Name and Author | Common Name |
|---|---|
| I. acuminatus Ichthyophis acuminatus Ichthyophis acuminatus is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Thailand.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded former... |
Elongate-headed Caecilian |
| I. atricollaris Ichthyophis atricollaris Ichthyophis atricollaris is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Malaysia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, irrigated land, and seasonally... |
Long Bloee Caecilian |
| I. bannanicus Ichthyophis bannanicus Ichthyophis bannanicus is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family. It is commonly known as the Banna Caecilian. This amphibian is found in China, possibly Laos, possibly Myanmar, and possibly Vietnam.... |
Banna Caecilian |
| I. beddomei Ichthyophis beddomei Ichthyophis beddomei, sometimes called Beddome's caecilian, is a species of caecilian in the family Ichthyophiidae. Its body is dark violet-brown, becoming light brown ventrally. There is a yellow lateral stripe from head to tail tip. Upper lip and lower jaw also yellow in colour. The stripe... |
Yellow-striped Caecilian |
| I. bernisi Ichthyophis bernisi Ichthyophis bernisi is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations, rural gardens, heavily degraded former... |
Indonesian Caecilian |
| I. biangularis Ichthyophis biangularis Ichthyophis biangularis is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Malaysia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations, rural gardens, heavily degraded former... |
Angular Caecilian |
| I. billitonensis Ichthyophis billitonensis Ichthyophis billitonensis is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, irrigated land, and seasonally... |
Billiton Island Caecilian |
| I. bombayensis Ichthyophis bombayensis Ichthyophis bombayensis, sometimes called the Bombay caecilian, is a type of caecilian found in India.This is a rather large species found in Northern Western Ghats. The eyes are distinct and surrounded by a light ring. The tentacle is placed closer to the lip and the eye... |
Bombay Caecilian |
| I. dulitensis Ichthyophis dulitensis Ichthyophis dulitensis is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Malaysia. It is named after Mount Dulit in northern Sarawak... |
Mount Dulit Caecilian |
| I. elongatus Ichthyophis elongatus Ichthyophis elongatus is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Sumatra, but has been reported from some nearby islands.... |
Elongated Caecilian |
| I. garoensis Ichthyophis garoensis Ichthyophis garoensis is a species of caecilian found in India.... |
Garo Hills Caecilian |
| I. glandulosus | Basilan Island Caecilian |
| I. glutinosus Ichthyophis glutinosus Ichthyophis glutinosus or Ceylon Caecilian is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Sri Lanka.... |
Ceylon Caecilian |
| I. humphreyi Ichthyophis humphreyi Ichthyophis humphreyi is a species of caecilian found in India.... |
Humphrey's Caecilian |
| I. husaini Ichthyophis husaini Ichthyophis husaini is a species of caecilian found in India.-References:*... |
Husain's Caecilian |
| I. hypocyaneus Ichthyophis hypocyaneus Ichthyophis hypocyaneus is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, irrigated land, and seasonally... |
Bantam Caecilian |
| I. javanicus Ichthyophis javanicus Ichthyophis javanicus is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded former... |
Javan Caecilian |
| I. kodaguensis | Kodagu Striped Caecilian |
| I. kohtaoensis Ichthyophis kohtaoensis Ichthyophis kohtaoensis is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.... |
Koa Tao Island Caecilian |
| I. laosensis Ichthyophis laosensis Ichthyophis laosensis is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Laos.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded former... |
Upper Laos Caecilian |
| I. longicephalus Ichthyophis longicephalus Ichthyophis longicephalus is a species of caecilian in the family Ichthyophiidae. The body is dark violet-brown, and lighter ventrally. A yellow lateral stripe starting at the neck and reaching the tip of the tail. Small yellow patches are also found on the sides of the neck. There is a mid ventral... |
Long-headed Caecilian |
| I. mindanaoensis | Mindanao Island Caecilian |
| I. monochrous Ichthyophis monochrous Ichthyophis monochrous is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, irrigated... |
Western Borneo Caecilian |
| I. orthoplicatus Ichthyophis orthoplicatus Ichthyophis orthoplicatus is a species of caecilian with its natural habitat in Sri Lanka.... |
Pattipola Caecilian |
| I. paucisulcus Ichthyophis paucisulcus Ichthyophis paucisulcus is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is found in Indonesia and Singapore.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded... |
Siantar Caecilian |
| I. pseudangularis Ichthyophis pseudangularis Ichthyophis pseudangularis is a species of caecilian with its natural habitat in Sri Lanka.... |
Taylor's Caecilian |
| I. sikkimensis Ichthyophis sikkimensis Ichthyophis sikkimensis is a species of caecilian found in India, Nepal and possibly Bhutan.... |
Sikkimese Caecilian |
| I. singaporensis Ichthyophis singaporensis Ichthyophis singaporensis is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Singapore.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations , rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, irrigated land, and... |
Singapore Caecilian |
| I. sumatranus Ichthyophis sumatranus Ichthyophis sumatranus is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family.It is endemic to Indonesia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, intermittent rivers, plantations, rural gardens, heavily degraded former... |
Sumatra Caecilian |
| I. supachaii Ichthyophis supachaii Ichthyophis supachaii is a species of caecilian in the family Ichthyophiidae.It is found in Thailand's provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang, and possibly Malaysia.... |
Supachai's Caecilian |
| I. tricolor Ichthyophis tricolor Ichthyophis tricolor Annandale, 1909Body violet-brown, with a yellow lateral stripe from lips to tip of tail, slightly wider and unbroken at neck.A broad white ventral stripe present. Snout slightly projecting. Eyes are distinct and the tentacles are placed closer to the eye at the edge of upper... |
Three-colored Caecilian |
| I. youngorum Ichthyophis youngorum Ichthyophis youngorum is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family. It is it is known only from ten adult and thirteen larval specimens collected in 1957 by Edward Harrison Taylor. They were collected in the rainforest of Doi Suthep, near Chiang Mai in Thailand, in a small valley at ... |
Doi Suthep Caecilian |