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Western Caecilian
Dermophis occidentalis
Dermophis occidentalis is a species of amphibian in the Dermophiidae family, endemic to Costa Rica. Its natural habitats consist of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forests.
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Description
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. The body is slender, with its length 30 to 32 times the body width.). The head is narrow and light grayish tan in color. The body is dorsally lavender plumbeous, turning lighter ventrally.
Range & habitat
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. Dermophis occidentalis is a poorly known species. Deforestation might be a threat to it. Its range overlaps with the Corcovado National Park, among others.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Habitat and conservation”
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