Zoology of the ZooPl. CXC
Ringed caecilian
Siphonops annulatus
Amphibia · Gymnophiona · Siphonopidae
Fig. 1. Ringed caecilian
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 30-45 cm long |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 50-100 g |
| Food | Worms, termites, ant larvae |
| Lifespan | Unknown |
| Society | Solitary; mothers guard young |
| Habitat | forest |
| Range | South America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
A legless burrowing amphibian that looks like an earthworm. Mothers grow an extra-rich layer of skin that their young peel off and eat (skin feeding).
Observe: Look for the rings around the body and the tiny eyes under the skin.