Geographic range:
Neotropical: Endemic to Mexico. Reported from following states: Jalisco,
Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
Physical characteristics: Robust
caecilian with rather large head, subterminal mouths, and eyes that
lie beneath a layer of skin. Splenial teeth are missing. Overall body
color was described as blue -black but also reddish pink, suggesting
color variability. The number of secondary annuli is 80-98% that of
primary annuli. Usually reach the size up to 50 cm.
Food habits: Details
of the natural history are not well known. Feeds possibly on earthworms,
maybe lizards .
Reproduction: Closely related species
(D. mexicanus) is viviparous, with
gestation lasting 1 year and clutch size of 4 -12.
Behavior: Borrows in loose moist
soil and surface litter, also beneath fallen trees, banana leaves,
garbage piles and piles of stable manure.
Habitat: Tropical deciduous forest, scrub, agricultural areas,
tropical evergreen forest
Biomes:
tropical forest and rainforest
Conservation:
Status of wild population and natural history is very poorly known. |
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