Mertens's Caecilian
Caecilia marcusi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderGymnophiona (Caecilians)
- FamilyCaeciliidae (Common Caecilians)
- GenusCaecilia (Common Caecilians)
- SpeciesCaecilia marcusi (Mertens's Caecilian)
2 Verified sightings at Madidi National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Mertens's Caecilian
Caecilia marcusi is a species of caecilian in the family Caeciliidae. It is found in the southwestern Amazon Basin in Bolivia and Brazil; its range is likely to extend into Peru. Caecilia marcusi is similar to Caecilia mertensi and could be its synonym.
Caecilia marcusi is a subterranean species inhabiting lowland tropical rainforest at elevations below 400 m (1,300 ft). It is locally threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mertens's Caecilian in Madidi National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
More parks will be added in future updates.