Red caecilian, Sharp-nosed caecilian, Dark-brown caecilian, Pale-throated caecilian, Harp-tailed caecilian
Uraeotyphlus oxyurus, also known as the red caecilian, sharp-nosed caecilian, dark-brown caecilian, pale-throated caecilian, or harp-tailed caecilian, is a species of caecilian in the family Ichthyophiidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, southern India.
This species has a relatively thick body, a narrow head, and a short tail. It can grow to 300 mm (11.8 in) in total length, including the tail (up to 7.5 mm (0.3 in)). Its body is dark brown with a whitish tail tip. The chin and throat are light brown. Its eyes are very small but distinct and surrounded by a white ring. The tentacles are placed close to and below the nostrils, which are visible from above.
