Caecilian

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Description

Range & Habitat

These amphibians are native to northwestern Colombia in open freshwater environments such as lakes, rivers, and marshes

Behavior

Diet

Carnivore. Diet consists of a variety of insects, mollusks, small snakes, frogs, lizards, and even other caecilians.

Conservation

Habitat loss and the exotic pet trade are the major threats to this species, but the species has a stable population due to its general tolerance to habitat degradation and pollution.

Fun Facts

• Caecilians are the only amphibians to have tentacles.