Amphibians > Caecilians
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Taita African CaecilianScientific Name: Boulengerula taitanaCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: CaeciliansSize: Total length: 9–14 in (22–35 cm); Body diameter: 0.25–0.4 in (6–10 mm)Weight: 0.4–0.9 oz (12–25 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet:...
Amphibians > Caecilians
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ringed CaecilianScientific Name: Siphonops annulatusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: CaeciliansSize: Total length: 11–18 in (28–45 cm); Body diameter: 0.6–0.9 in (1.5–2.3 cm)Weight: 2.0–5.5 oz (60–160 g)Lifespan: 8–15+ years in subterranean...
Amphibians > Caecilians
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ceylon CaecilianScientific Name: Ichthyophis glutinosusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: CaeciliansSize: Total length: 30–45 cm (12–18 in); Diameter: 1.2–1.8 cmWeight: 60–120 g (2.1–4.2 oz)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore /...
Amphibians > Caecilians
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Eiselt’s CaecilianScientific Name: Atretochoana eiseltiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: CaeciliansSize: Total length: 28–32 in (70–81 cm)Weight: 1.5–2.5 lb (0.7–1.1 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 8–15 years in tropical waterwaysDiet: Carnivore...
