Sumatran Striped Caecilian
Ichthyophis paucisulcus
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These legless amphibians can be easily mistakened for worms or snakes with their elongated bodies and smooth skin. They have small eyes covered by a layer of skin. This species has a yellow stripe running down both sides of its body.
Habitat Burrows in the ground and is elusive. Rarely encountered except after a heavy rainfall or in areas of recently disturbed soil
Size (snout to vent)Approximately 30.0cm
StatusNative