Linnaeus' Caecilian
Caecilia tentaculata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderGymnophiona (Caecilians)
- FamilyCaeciliidae (Common Caecilians)
- GenusCaecilia (Common Caecilians)
- SpeciesCaecilia tentaculata (Linnaeus' Caecilian)
1 Verified sightings at Yasuní National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Linnaeus' Caecilian
Caecilia tentaculata is a species of caecilian (a group of serpentine amphibians) in the family Caeciliidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It may be located in Bolivia and Guyana as well. It inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, plantations, rural gardens, and deforested areas. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Linnaeus' Caecilian in Yasuní 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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.