Microcaecilia supernumeraria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Microcaecilia supernumeraria |
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Microcaecilia
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M. supernumeraria
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| Microcaecilia supernumeraria Taylor, 1969
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The Microcaecilia supernumeraria is a special kind of Caecilian. Caecilians are amphibians, like frogs and salamanders, but they look more like worms or snakes. This specific caecilian belongs to the family called Caeciliidae. It lives in Brazil, a large country in South America.
What is a Caecilian?
Caecilians are amazing creatures. They are amphibians, which means they can live both on land and in water. However, most caecilians spend their lives hidden underground. They are known for their long, slender bodies that don't have any legs. They use their strong, muscular bodies to burrow through soil.
They have smooth, often slimy skin, and some even have small scales hidden within their skin. Most caecilians have tiny eyes, and some are even blind. They rely on a special tentacle between their eyes and nostrils to help them sense their surroundings and find food. They usually eat small invertebrates like worms and insects.
Where Does It Live?
The Microcaecilia supernumeraria lives in the warm country of Brazil. It prefers to live in subtropical or tropical forests. These are places with lots of trees and warm weather all year round.
You can often find this caecilian in lowland forests. These are forests that are not high up in the mountains. It also likes to live in rural places, which means areas away from big cities, where there are more natural habitats.
Conservation Status
The conservation status of the Microcaecilia supernumeraria is listed as "Data Deficient" (DD) by the IUCN. This means that scientists don't have enough information about this species to know if it's endangered or not. More research is needed to understand its population size and if it faces any threats.
See also
In Spanish: Microcaecilia supernumeraria para niños
