Indotyphlus
Encyclopedia
Indotyphlus is a genus of amphibian
in the Caeciliidae
family.
Amphibian
Amphibians , are a class of vertebrate animals including animals such as toads, frogs, caecilians, and salamanders. They are characterized as non-amniote ectothermic tetrapods...
in the Caeciliidae
Caeciliidae
Caeciliidae is the family of common caecilians. They are found in central and south America, equatorial Africa and India. Like other caecilians, they superficially resemble worms or snakes....
family.
Species
| Binomial Name and Author | Indotyphlus battersbyi Indotyphlus battersbyi Battersby's caecilian is a slender species of caecilian with a flesh coloured body, making it look very much like a large earth worm. Eyes are concealed under the skin and are feebly visible. It is also known as the tailless caecilian as the body ends in a blunt shield... |
Battersby's Caecilian | |
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| Indotyphlus maharashtraensis Indotyphlus maharashtraensis Indotyphlus maharashtraensis is a species caecilians that was described in 2004 by scientists of Bombay Natural History Society and the Natural History Museum, London. It is only the second species of Indotyphlus known to science and was discovered from Koyna, Satara district, Maharashtra... |
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