Caecilian
Typhlonectes sp.
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Earthworms, insects, small fish and bloodworms |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 28.5 inches (72.5 cm) |
| Type | Amphibians |
| Habitat | Rivers and marshes of the Amazon basin |
Did you know?
- A caecilian is an amphibian – a legless relative of frogs and newts.
- Caecillians often wrap their bodies around branches, resting, watching and waiting for food to come to them.
- Caecillians spend most of their time under water, but just like other amphibians, they have lungs and must come to the surface to breathe air.