Ichthyophis orthoplicatus

Ichthyophis orthoplicatus

Pattipola caecilian, Brown caecilian

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Ichthyophis orthoplicatus

Ichthyophis orthoplicatus, also known as the Pattipola caecilian or brown caecilian, is a species of caecilian endemic to Sri Lanka. It is found in a range of natural and man-made habitats including evergreen forests, rubber and tea plantations, paddy fields, rural gardens and farms, wetlands (boggy areas), and cattle pastureland.

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The holotype was estimated to have measured about 235 mm (9.3 in) in total length.

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Ichthyophis orthoplicatus habitat map
Ichthyophis orthoplicatus habitat map
Ichthyophis orthoplicatus
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References

1. Ichthyophis orthoplicatus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichthyophis_orthoplicatus
2. Ichthyophis orthoplicatus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/59628/156587273

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