Herpelidae

Herpelidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Gymnophiona
Family: Herpelidae
Laurent, 1984
Genera

The Herpelidae are the family of common caecilians. They are found in Africa. Like other caecilians, they superficially resemble worms or snakes.

They are the sister group to the newly discovered Chikilidae.

Species

References

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