ENEndangered
Changamwensis African Caecilian
Boulengerula changamwensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in HERPELIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Changamwensis African Caecilian classified as Endangered?
Changamwensis African Caecilian is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Changamwensis African Caecilian live?
Changamwensis African Caecilian occurs in Kenya, and Malawi. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Changamwensis African Caecilian?
The main threats to Changamwensis African Caecilian are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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