AnAge entry for Typhlonectes natans
Classification (HAGRID: 00187)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
Order: Gymnophiona
Family: Typhlonectidae
Genus: Typhlonectes
- Species
- Typhlonectes natans
- Common name
- Aquatic caecilian
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- Not yet established
- Observations
The record longevity in captivity of these animals is 4.1 years [0451]. This value is most likely underestimated to a large degree and there are anecdotal reports that these animals can live up to 20 years in captivity.
Life history traits (averages)
- No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 668524
- Animal Diversity Web
- ADW account (if available)
- Encyclopaedia of Life
- Search EOL
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Taxonomy ID 8456
- Entrez
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- Ageing Literature
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- Images
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- Internet
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