Varagua Caecilian
Gymnopis multiplicata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderGymnophiona (Caecilians)
- FamilyDermophiidae (Neotropical and Afrotropical Caecilians)
- GenusGymnopis (Wet Forest Caecilians)
- SpeciesGymnopis multiplicata (Varagua Caecilian)
About the Varagua Caecilian
Gymnopis multiplicata is a species of caecilian in the family Dermophiidae found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and possibly Guatemala. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Varagua Caecilian in Arenal Volcano National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Varagua Caecilian in Arenal Volcano National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Varagua Caecilian sighting in Arenal Volcano National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Varagua Caecilian in Arenal Volcano National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Varagua Caecilian in Arenal Volcano National Park in our monthly data.