MEXICAN CAECILIAN Dermophis mexicanus – Dumeril & Bibron 1841

IDENTIFICATION: DISTRIBUTION: HABITAT: Habitat, 500′, Oaxaca, Mexico

NATURAL HISTORY: TAXONOMY: TYPE: PERSONAL NOTES: 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 evening [...]]]>
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 evening and all individuals seen were DOR. Other common species seen this evening were Incilius marmoreus, Rhinella marina, Dendropsophus robertmertensi, Scinax staufferi, Loxocemus bicolor, and Leptodeira annulata cussiliris.
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OAXACAN CAECILIAN Dermophis oaxacae – Mertens 1930

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HABITAT: NATURAL HISTORY: TAXONOMY: TYPE: PERSONAL NOTES: In July, 2005 I was fortunate to see several D. oaxacae in the foothills of the Sierra de Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico. They were active on a night of heavy rain and were seen crossing the road. CONSERVATION STATUS: REFERENCES: