Dermophis glandulosus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Gymnophiona |
| Clade: | Apoda |
| Family: | Dermophiidae |
| Genus: | Dermophis |
| Species: | D. glandulosus
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| Binomial name | |
| Dermophis glandulosus | |
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Dermophis balboai Taylor, 1968 | |
Dermophis glandulosus is a species of caecilian in the family Dermophiidae. It is found in northwestern Colombia (Córdoba and Antioquia Departments[4]), Costa Rica, and Panama.[3] It is the southernmost species among Dermophis.[5]
Description
[edit]Dermophis glandulosus is a moderately large caecilian, measuring up to 405 mm (15.9 in) in total length. The type specimen was a juvenile measuring 159 mm. Also subsequent specimens were relatively small, leading to a conclusion that it was synonymous with Dermophis parviceps. However, new specimens have shown Dermophis glandulosus to be a separate, much larger species than Dermophis parviceps. It also lacks the contrasting head coloration of the latter and has more secondary annuli.[5] The dorsum is purplish lavender, whereas the ventral surfaces are dull cream with dim lavender clouding.[2]
Habitat and conservation
[edit]Dermophis glandulosus occurs in humid montane and lowland forests.[1] In Colombia it occurs at elevations of 40–140 m (130–460 ft) above sea level.[4] It is mainly subterranean, but it is sometimes also found under logs and in leaf litter. It is probably viviparous. Deforestation might be a threat, but the seriousness of this threat is unknown. It is found in La Amistad International Park, Darién National Park (both in Panama), and Las Cruces Biological Station (Costa Rica).[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Dermophis glandulosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T59543A3078469. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T59543A3078469.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b Taylor, E. H. (1955). "Additions to the known herpetological fauna of Costa Rica with comments on other species. No. II". University of Kansas Science Bulletin. 37 (13): 499–575. doi:10.5962/bhl.part.1591. [D. glandulosus: p. 509]
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Dermophis glandulosus Taylor, 1955". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- ^ a b Acosta Galvis, A. R. & Cuentas, D. (2018). "Dermophis glandulosus Taylor, 1955". Lista de los Anfibios de Colombia V8.2018. www.batrachia.com. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- ^ a b Savage, J. M. & Wake, M. H. (2001). "Reevaluation of the status of taxa of Central American caecilians (Amphibia: Gymnophiona), with comments on their origin and evolution". Copeia. 2001: 52–64. doi:10.1643/0045-8511(2001)001[0052:ROTSOT]2.0.CO;2.