Striped Caecilian

Published on 11 Apr 2025

•  Striped Caecilian, a limbless amphibian, was discovered for the first time in Kaziranga National Park, Assam. 
• With its worm-like body, limited vision, and reliance on touch and smell, this carnivorous species spends most of its life burrowed in soil. 
• Its ancient lineage provides insights into evolution and intercontinental speciation. 
• As an indicator species, it helps control pests. 
• Kaziranga National Park, located between the Brahmaputra River and Karbi Hills, was declared a National Park in 1974 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

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Striped Caecilian Assam Wildlife Indicator species Kaziranga