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Amphibians
Caecilian
Caecilia tentaculata
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 5-13 years
- Weight
- 0.1-1 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Caecilian (Caecilia tentaculata) is a carnivore species found in Tropical soils worldwide. It typically lives 5-13 years, weighing around 0.1-1 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the caecilian: Caecilians are legless amphibians that look like big earthworms.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.