Crotaphatrema tchabalmbaboensis
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Crotaphatrema tchabalmbaboensis is a species of caecilian in the family Scolecomorphidae, the tropical or African caecilians. It was discovered in 1997 on Mount Tchabal Mbabo in the Adamawa Plateau, western Cameroon, and described as a new species to science in 2000.[1][2] Three specimens were collected at the type locality, and no individuals have been observed since.[3]
Description
This caecilian, the third species in the genus Crotaphatrema, is differentiated from the others by size, body shape, color pattern, and the lack of grooves on its collars.[1]
The type series consists of two adult females measuring Script error: No such module "convert". in total length, and a subadult female measuring Script error: No such module "convert".. The body width is Script error: No such module "convert".. The eyes are not visible externally. The dorsum is blue- black and the venter is cream. The border between the dorsal and ventral coloration has a serrated pattern.[1]
Habitat and conservation
The species is known only from the northern face of one mountain, where it was collected from forests on steep, sloping terrain at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. It is not known if it can survive in the surrounding heavily grazed pastureland. Mount Tchabal Mbabo has been proposed as a national park, which provide protection for the species' forest habitat.[3]
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