Dermophis gracilior facts for kids
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Dermophis
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D. gracilior
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| Dermophis gracilior Günther, 1902
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Dermophis gracilior is a special type of Caecilian. Caecilians are amphibians that look a bit like worms or snakes. They don't have legs! This particular species belongs to the Caeciliidae family. It was first described by Albert Günther in 1902.
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Where Dermophis gracilior Lives
This fascinating creature is found in two countries in Central America: Costa Rica and Panama. It likes to live in warm, wet places.
Natural Habitat
Dermophis gracilior's favorite homes are subtropical or tropical forests. These forests are usually very green and have lots of rain.
Forest Types
They prefer to live in lowland forests. This means they are found in areas that are not very high up, like valleys or plains. They can also be found in rural places, which are areas away from big cities.
Conservation Status
The Dermophis gracilior is listed as Data Deficient (DD) by the IUCN.
What Data Deficient Means
Data Deficient means that scientists don't have enough information about this species. They need more studies to know how many of these caecilians exist and if they are in danger. It's important to learn more about them to help protect them.
