Siphonops hardyi
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| Hardy's caecilian | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Gymnophiona |
| Family: | Caeciliidae |
| Genus: | Siphonops |
| Species: | S. hardyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Siphonops hardyi Boulenger, 1888 | |
The Hardy's caecilian, Siphonops hardyi, is a species of amphibian in the Caeciliidae family. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Caramaschi, U., Rodrigues, M.T., Potsch de Carvalho-e-Silva, S. & Gonçalves da Cruz, C.A. 2004. Siphonops hardyi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.
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