Changamwe caecilian

A lost amphibian, rediscovered after 20 years of search!

It can be found in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique forested areas. The species is also known as the Changamwensis African Caecilian and the Changamwe Lowland Caecilian. The burrows and digs species have only sporadically been observed outside of forests.

Its existence is seriously threatened by habitat loss and habitat fragmentation brought on by anthropogenic activities like agricultural development. The IUCN has currently listed the species as “Endangered”; thus, it requires immediate attention. Since its recovery, just ten to twenty creatures have been documented, and it is believed that their numbers have drastically decreased.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Kenya
2012
Malawi
2012
Presence Uncertain

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No