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Caecilia dunni
Species of amphibian From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Caecilia dunni is a species of caecilian in the family Caeciliidae. It is endemic to Ecuador and known from the Amazon basin in Napo and Pastaza Provinces.[1][2] The specific name dunni honors Emmett Reid Dunn, a prominent American herpetologist.[3] Common name Dunn's caecilian has been coined for it.[1][2][3]
Caecilia dunni live subterraneanously in submontane forests. Deforestation is a potential threat to this little known species.[1]
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