ENEndangered
Sagalla Caecilian
Boulengerula niedeni
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulengerula_niedeni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Other threatened species in HERPELIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sagalla Caecilian classified as Endangered?
Sagalla 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 Sagalla Caecilian live?
Sagalla Caecilian occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sagalla Caecilian?
The main threats to Sagalla Caecilian are 2.1, 2.2, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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