# Ceylon caecilian (*Ichthyophis glutinosus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The ceylon caecilian (Ichthyophis glutinosus) is an amphibian in the order Gymnophiona and the family Ichthyophiidae. It has a body length of up to 45 cm, and its microhabitat is listed as aquatic, fossorial, terrestrial. The ceylon caecilian lays eggs, with clutches of 12 to 54 eggs and a representative value of 33, and its development includes a larval stage. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | up to 45 cm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest |
| Young per litter or clutch | 12 – 54 |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Amphibia
- order: Gymnophiona
- family: Ichthyophiidae
- genus: Ichthyophis
- species: *Ichthyophis glutinosus* (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: *Caecilia glutinosa*, *Coecilia viscosa*, *Epicrium glutinosum*, *Ichthyophis forcarti*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the ceylon caecilian?

The ceylon caecilian is an amphibian. It belongs to the order Gymnophiona and the family Ichthyophiidae.

### How big is the ceylon caecilian?

The ceylon caecilian has a body length of up to 45 cm.

### Is the ceylon caecilian endangered?

The ceylon caecilian is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which is a threatened category.

### How many eggs does the ceylon caecilian lay?

The ceylon caecilian lays clutches of 12 to 54 eggs, with a representative value of 33.

### Does the ceylon caecilian have a larval stage?

Yes, the ceylon caecilian lays eggs and its development includes a larval stage.

### What is the microhabitat of the ceylon caecilian?

The microhabitat of the ceylon caecilian is listed as aquatic, fossorial, terrestrial.

### Who named the ceylon caecilian?

The ceylon caecilian, Ichthyophis glutinosus, was named by (Linnaeus, 1758).

## Sources

- [AmphiBIO, a global database for amphibian ecological traits](https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.4644424.v5), CC BY 4.0, v1. Oliveira, B.F., São-Pedro, V.A., Santos-Barrera, G., Penone, C. & Costa, G.C. (2017) AmphiBIO, a global database for amphibian ecological traits. Scientific Data 4: 170123. https://doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2017.123. Data: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.4644424.v5
- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
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