Malabar Caecilian
Uraeotyphlus malabaricus
The Malabar tailed caecilian, Uraeotyphlus malabaricus, is a caecilian with a short and stout body that is violet coloured dorsally and lighter ventrally. The eyes are distinct and surrounded by a light ring. The tentacles are placed ventrally, close to the lip. Light-coloured areas are present around the nostrils, snout tip, and tentacles. The upper lips and lower jaw are also of a light cream colour. There is a light spot present near vent, and the...
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Description
Adults measure 145–234 mm (5.7–9.2 in), including the 3–6 mm (0.1–0.2 in) tail. The body is short and stout, violet-colored dorsally, and lighter ventrally. The eyes are distinct and surrounded by a light ring. The tentacles are placed ventrally, close to the lip. Light-colored areas are present around the nostrils, snout tip, and tentacles. The upper lips and lower jaw are also a light cream color. There is a light spot near the vent, and the tip of the tail is whitish.
Range & habitat
Uraeotyphlus malabaricus has been collected in evergreen tropical forest (600–1,200 m (2,000–3,900 ft) above sea level), but its ecology is generally poorly known. Presumably, the adults are fossorial. It is probably an oviparous species, laying terrestrial eggs and having aquatic larvae. Threats to this species are unknown. It occurs in the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Habitat and conservation”
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