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Kerala Caecilians: Uraeotyphylidae - Physical Characteristics, Behavior And Reproduction, Red Caecilian (uraeotyphlus Oxyurus): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, DIET, KERALA CAECILIANS AND PEOPLE, CONSERVATION STATUS

RED CAECILIAN (Uraeotyphlus oxyurus): SPECIES ACCOUNT

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Kerala caecilians live in the Western Ghats, which are mountains in Kerala State, which is in southern India.

HABITAT

Kerala caecilians live in moist soil and leaf litter in rainforests and areas that have been cleared of trees within the rainforest region. These animals usually are found in moist soil near streams, marshes, and other bodies of water.

DIET

Kerala caecilians eat earthworms and insects.

KERALA CAECILIANS AND PEOPLE

Kerala caecilians have no known importance to people.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Kerala caecilians are not considered threatened or endangered.

Kerala Caecilians: Uraeotyphylidae - Physical Characteristics

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Kerala Caecilians: Uraeotyphylidae - Red Caecilian (uraeotyphlus Oxyurus): Species Account

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