Linnaeus' caecilian
A species of Caecilia Scientific name : Caecilia tentaculata Genus : Caecilia
Linnaeus' caecilian, A species of Caecilia
Scientific name: Caecilia tentaculata
Genus: Caecilia
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Description
Caecilia tentaculata is a species of amphibian in the Caeciliidae family. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, possibly Bolivia, and possibly Guyana. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Linnaeus' caecilian's dietary habits primarily comprise small invertebrates found in soil. This species thrives on a diet rich in earthworms, termites, and other subterranean arthropods, excavated during their burrowing activity.
Appearance
Linnaeus' caecilian is a slender and elongated creature, with a flat, worm-like body covered in moist, smooth skin. It exhibits an earthy brown or greyish color which aids in its subterranean camouflage. Predominantly blind, this species locates its food with two small sensory tentacles located near its eyes. Neither significant gender differences nor any special markings are present in this species.
Behavior
Linnaeus' caecilian is a solitary, nocturnal animal notable for its burrowing lifestyle, preferring moist soil for its underground habitat. It exhibits a unique sensory behavior, utilising two tentacles on its head to detect prey in its subterranean environment. Predominantly carnivorous, linnaeus' caecilian feeds on small invertebrates, utilizing its jawless mouth to feed.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Caecilians Family
Common caecilians Genus
Caecilia Species
Linnaeus' caecilian 
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