Caecilia dunni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caecilia dunni |
|
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Caecilia
|
| Species: |
dunni
|
| Synonyms | |
|
Caecilia intermedia Boulenger, 1913 — tentative |
|
Caecilia dunni is a species of caecilian in the family Caeciliidae. It is endemic to Ecuador and known from the Amazon basin in Napo and Pastaza Provinces. The specific name dunni honors Emmett Reid Dunn, a prominent American herpetologist. Common name Dunn's caecilian has been coined for it.
Caecilia dunni live subterraneanously in submontane forests. Deforestation is a potential threat to this little known species.
See also
In Spanish: Caecilia dunni para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Caecilia dunni Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.