Caecilia dunni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caecilia dunni |
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Caecilia
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| Species: |
dunni
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Caecilia intermedia Boulenger, 1913 — tentative |
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Caecilia dunni is a special kind of caecilian. Caecilians are amazing creatures that look a bit like worms or snakes, but they are actually amphibians! This means they are related to frogs and salamanders. Caecilia dunni belongs to the family Caeciliidae.
This animal is found only in Ecuador, a country in South America. It lives in the Amazon basin, specifically in the Napo and Pastaza Provinces. The name dunni was given to honor Emmett Reid Dunn, a famous American scientist who studied reptiles and amphibians. Because of this, it is also known as Dunn's caecilian.
Where Dunn's Caecilian Lives
Dunn's caecilians live underground in forests that are found on the sides of mountains. These forests are called submontane forests. They spend most of their lives hidden beneath the soil, which is why we don't know a lot about them.
Protecting Dunn's Caecilian
One big problem for Dunn's caecilian is deforestation. This is when forests are cut down for things like farming or building. Since these caecilians live in the forest soil, losing their home is a serious threat to them. Scientists are still learning about this species to help protect it better. The "DD" status in the box above means "Data Deficient," which means we don't have enough information to know exactly how many of them there are or how much danger they are in.
See also
In Spanish: Caecilia dunni para niños
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