Wildlifeof India
Gegeneophis goaensis
CaeciliansGegeneophis goaensis
Basic stats
Habitat
Vegetation rotting in small streams (first specimens); 32-42m
Range
Known from the type locality, Keri village, North Goa
Gegeneophis goaensis, the Goa caecilian, is known from its type locality in Keri village, Sattari Taluk, North Goa, at 32-42 metres above sea level. The first three specimens were collected from vegetation rotting in small streams (Wikipedia, general species account).
The species is said to be clearly able to adapt to some human-altered habitats; its original natural habitat remains unknown. Its reproductive cycle is assumed to be no different from that of other members of its genus (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Gegeneophis goaensis live in?
- Vegetation rotting in small streams (first specimens); 32-42m
- Where is the Gegeneophis goaensis found?
- Known from the type locality, Keri village, North Goa