Wildlifeof India
Gegeneophis mhadeiensis
CaeciliansGegeneophis mhadeiensis
Basic stats
Range
Endemic to the Western Ghats; known from its type locality, Chorla village, Belgaum district, Karnataka
Size
180-202mm total length
Gegeneophis mhadeiensis is endemic to the Western Ghats and known from its type locality in Chorla village, Belgaum district, Karnataka, though the real extent of its distribution is unknown. It has a total length of 180-202 mm and is a burrowing animal (Wikipedia, general species account).
The front of the head tapers to a narrow snout tip. The animal is mostly dark brown, with a pinkish-brown head and white annular grooves (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Gegeneophis mhadeiensis found?
- Endemic to the Western Ghats; known from its type locality, Chorla village, Belgaum district, Karnataka
- How big is the Gegeneophis mhadeiensis?
- 180-202mm total length