Ringed Caecilian (Siphonops annulatus) Dimensions & Drawings

Scale illustration of an average Ringed Caecilian compared to other caecilian species

Description

The Ringed Caecilian (Siphonops annulatus) is a cylindrical terrestrial caecilian species possessing oral venomous glands. Its dark blue wide body is encircled with white or cream annular grooves. However, the head is usually narrower. It has a short tail and tentacles below each eye to help it process information. It is widely distributed in most South American countries in dry savannah, moist savannah, rural gardens, and flooded lowland pastures. This caecilian is oviparous and shows great parental care. Females caring for the young have opaque whitish blue color making it easy to separate them from the males. The ringed caecilian feeds on soil-dwelling invertebrates.

Dimensions & Sizes

The Ringed Caecilian has an overall length between 11”-17.7” (28-45 cm) and body diameter of .47”-.79” (12-20 mm). The typical lifespan of the Ringed Caecilian is between 1-2 years.

Series of top view illustrations of the Ringed Caecilian

Description

Dimensions & Sizes

The Ringed Caecilian has an overall length between 11”-17.7” (28-45 cm) and body diameter of .47”-.79” (12-20 mm). The typical lifespan of the Ringed Caecilian is between 1-2 years.

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Common Questions

What do caecilians eat?

A caecilian’s mouth is filled with dozens of sharp needle-like teeth and they swallow their food whole. They typically eat soil-dwelling invertebrates like worms, termites, beetle pupae, and mollusks. They may also eat small snakes, frogs, lizards, and other caecilians.

Where do caecilians live?

Caecilians spend most of their lives underground and in stream substrates. Caecilians live in the wet and tropical regions of South and Central America, Africa as well as Southern Asia. Typically, they live in burrows made out of moist soil or forest litter near streams or wetlands.

How do caecilians breed?

Caecilians breed different than other amphibians, as they reproduce through internal fertilization. About half of caecilian species lay eggs protected by the female until hatching occurs. In other species their eggs are kept within the female’s reproductive tract. Once they hatch larvae feed on their egg yolk as well as the lining of the reproductive tract of the mother.

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What is the difference between amphibians and reptiles?

The difference between amphibians and reptiles is that reptiles are born with a set of lungs while amphibians are born with gills that help them breathe underwater and then grow lungs and legs later on. Also, reptiles have scales while in comparison amphibians have thin and smooth skin.

How do amphibians breathe?

Generally, amphibians breathe through their lungs as well as their skin. The skin of amphibians has to stay wet so amphibians can absorb the oxygen to effectively secrete mucous to keep their skin moist. If the skin of amphibians gets too dry, they cannot breathe and will die.

What habitats are most common for amphibians?

The most common habitats for amphibians are meadows, springs, streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, bogs, and marshes. Amphibians can also be found in swamps, vernal ponds, and farmland. Amphibians have adapted to be able to live almost anywhere and exhibit it through characteristics in their body and behaviors.

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How do animals adapt in the rainforest?

Animals adapt in the rainforest through multiple physical adaptions. The adaptations include camouflage that allows them to blend into their surroundings and makes it difficult for predators to see them. Animals also adapt to move within the surroundings of the rainforest through strong limbs or webbed feet.

What do rainforest animals eat?

The food rainforest animals typically eat depends on their placement within the food supply chain and the ecosystem. The food sources within the rainforest are often limited. Big animals eat smaller animals such as armadillos, birds, and turtles while smaller animals may generally eat mushrooms, termites, or worms.

Which animals are the top of the food chain in the rainforest?

The animals at the top of the food chain in the rainforest include big cats such as leopards and jaguars who are known for both their agility and speed. Other animals at the top of the food chain include anacondas who are known for their ability to prey and crocodiles.

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Under Development

Height:

.47”-.79” | 12-20 mm (Diameter)

Width:

.47”-.79” | 12-20 mm (Diameter)

Depth:

Length:

11”-17.7” | 28-45 cm

Weight:

Area:

Scientific Name:

Siphonops annulatus

Lifespan:

1-2 years

Drawings include: 
Ringed Caecilian top view (assorted)

Wikipedia - Ringed Caecilian

Wikipedia - Caecilian
Britannica- Caecilian (Amphibian)

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