Caecilia volcani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caecilia volcani |
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Caecilia
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volcani
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Caecilia volcani is a fascinating type of amphibian that looks a bit like a large worm or a small snake. It belongs to a special group of animals called caecilians. These creatures are unique because they don't have legs! This particular species was first identified by a scientist named Edward Harrison Taylor in 1969.
What is a Caecilian?
Caecilians are a group of amphibians, just like frogs and salamanders. But they are very different! Most caecilians live underground, burrowing through the soil. They have smooth, often slimy skin and can be quite long. They use their strong heads to dig tunnels. Even though they look like worms or snakes, they are actually amphibians. This means they often start their lives in water and then move to land.
Where Does Caecilia volcani Live?
Caecilia volcani is a very special animal because it is endemic to Panama. This means you can only find it living naturally in Panama, a country located in Central America. Its favorite places to live are warm, wet areas.
Natural Homes
This caecilian likes to live in different kinds of forests. It can be found in:
- Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests: These are warm, wet forests close to sea level.
- Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests: These are also warm and wet, but they are found on the sides of mountains.
- Plantations: Sometimes, it lives in areas where people grow crops like bananas or coffee.
- Rural gardens: It can also be found in gardens in the countryside.
- Heavily degraded former forest: Even in areas where forests have been cut down or changed a lot, Caecilia volcani can sometimes survive.
These habitats provide the damp soil and warm temperatures that Caecilia volcani needs to burrow and find food.
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