Gegeneophis goaensis

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Gegeneophis goaensis

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Gymnophiona
Clade: Apoda
Family: Grandisoniidae
Genus: Gegeneophis
Species:
G. goaensis
Binomial name
Gegeneophis goaensis
Bhatta et al., 2007

Gegeneophis goaensis, also known as the Goa caecilian, is a species of

North Goa district of Goa, India.[1]

Ecology and biology

Gegeneophis goaensis lives at 32–42 meters above sea level. The first three known specimens were collected from vegetation rotting in small streams. The species is said to be clearly able to "adapt to certain anthropogenic habitats;" its original natural habitat remains unknown. The reproductive cycle of the Goa caecilian is assumed to be no different than the one of other members of its genus.[1]

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