Two-coloured Caecilian
VU

Two-coloured Caecilian

Epicrionops bicolor

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Two-coloured Caecilian faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation throughout its Andean range in Colombia and Ecuador. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this soil-dwelling amphibian. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific microhabitat requirements make population recovery particularly challenging once local extinctions occur.

Threat summary

Habitat

This caecilian inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Andes, typically found in leaf litter and soil at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It requires consistently moist conditions and rich organic soils characteristic of these high-altitude tropical ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Rhinatrematidae

Marbled CaecilianCR

Marbled Caecilian

Epicrionops marmoratus

Unknown
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Peters' Caecilian

Epicrionops petersi

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Two-coloured Caecilian classified as Vulnerable?
Two-coloured Caecilian is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Two-coloured Caecilian faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation throughout its Andean range in Colombia and Ecuador. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this soil-dwelling amphibian. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific microhabitat requirements make population recovery particularly challenging once local extinctions occur.
Where does Two-coloured Caecilian live?
Two-coloured Caecilian occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Two-coloured Caecilian?
The main threats to Two-coloured Caecilian are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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