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Scolecomorphus vittatus

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Scolecomorphus vittatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Gymnophiona
Clade: Apoda
Family: Scolecomorphidae
Genus: Scolecomorphus
Species:
S. vittatus
Binomial name
Scolecomorphus vittatus
(Boulenger, 1895)

Scolecomorphus vittatus, the banded caecilian, is a species of caecilian in the family Scolecomorphidae, endemic to Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forests.[1]

The effects of S. vittatus skin toxin have been observed after a researcher, as part of a joke, put a specimen in their mouth: it was reported as causing a burning sensation and uncontrollable salivation lasting more than 30 minutes. The specimen was not visibly harmed.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Scolecomorphus vittatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T59653A16944684. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T59653A16944684.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Measey, G. J. & Turner, A. 2008. Scolecomorphus vittatus (Boulenger, 1895). Taste. African Herp News 45: 3-5.