Typhlonectes natans (Peters 1880); Rio Cauca Caecilian
Known range of Typhlonectes natans. |
| IUCN Status: |
Least Concern |
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| Adult Size: |
25.0 - 60.0cm |
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| Distribution: |
Cauca and Magdalena Drainages of
Columbia and Northestern Venezuela |
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Newborn larvae with
gills
Juvenile after recently losing gills
Close-up of female
cloacal disc.
Close-up of male cloacal disc.
Note: T. natans
has 9 denticulations in its
circular cloacal disc;
a distinguishing feature
from the 10
denticulations of the
similar
T. compressicauda.
**Photo Credits:
Photos 1-2 Copyright ©
2005 Chris Harrison.
Photos 3-4 Copyright © 2007 Wendy Zak.
Photos 5-6
Copyright © 2007 Nate Nelson.
Photo 7
Copyright © 2007 Nate Nelson.
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