Order Gymnophiona | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Schistometopum thomense Rank Species | |
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Similar Caecilian, Amphibians, Caeciliidae, Boulengerula taitana, Gaboon caecilian |
Schistometopum thomense is a species of amphibian in the family Dermophiidae, endemic to São Tomé and Ilhéu das Rolas. It is found in most soils on São Tomé, from tropical moist lowland forests to coastal coconut plantations. It is absent only from the driest northern areas of the island. It is typically around 30 cm (12 in) in length, and is often bright yellow. This species may be referred to as the São Tomé caecilian (with various spellings of the island's name), as the Aqua Ize caecilian, or as the island caecilian, or by the local name of cobra bobo.
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