Kingdom Animalia Family Ichthyophiidae Scientific name Ichthyophis biangularis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Genus Ichthyophis Higher classification Ichthyophis | |
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Ichthyophis biangularis, the angular caecilian or Metang caecilian, is a species of amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family endemic to Borneo (Malaysia): it is only known from its type locality, Mount Matang in Sarawak, where the holotype was collected in 1872 by Alfred Hart Everett. New specimens were collected from the type locality only in 2009. In addition, one larval sample was collected from the same region and identified as likely Ichthyophis biangularis using genetic methods.
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Description
The holotype of Ichthyophis biangularis measures 258 mm (10.2 in) in total length, including 5.8 mm (0.23 in) long tail. The body is 9.8 mm (0.39 in) wide and blackish slate above and below with a yellow lateral line. The eye is dimly distinct, with a slightly lighter ring about it.
Habitat
This is a little known species. It is presumed to inhabit tropical moist forests.