Mexico Herpetology

Adult, 500′, Oaxaca, Mexico

DOR Adults, 500′, Oaxaca, Mexico

Venter of DOR Adult, 500′, Oaxaca, Mexico

MEXICAN CAECILIAN
Dermophis mexicanus – Dumeril & Bibron 1841

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Habitat, 500′, Oaxaca, Mexico

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In June, 2005 I encountered many Dermophis mexicanus on a rainy night while driving a rural highway east of Tapanatepec on the Oaxaca/Chiapas border. Unfortunately traffic was heavy that [...]

Adult, 350′, Michoacán, Mexico

Adult, 350′, Michoacán, Mexico

OAXACAN CAECILIAN
Dermophis oaxacae – Mertens 1930

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In July, 2005 I was fortunate to see several D. oaxacae in the foothills of the Sierra de Coalcomán, Michoacán, Mexico. They were active on a night of heavy rain and seen while crossing the road.

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