Gegeneophis goaensis, also known as the Goa caecilian, is a species of caecilian known from its type locality in Keri Village, Sattari Taluk, in the North Goa district of Goa, India.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Gymnophiona |
| Clade: | Apoda |
| Family: | Grandisoniidae |
| Genus: | Gegeneophis |
| Species: | G. goaensis
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| Gegeneophis goaensis Bhatta et al., 2007
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Ecology and biology edit
Gegeneophis goaensis lives at 32–42 meters above sea level. The first three known specimens were collected from vegetation rotting in small streams. The species is said to be clearly able to "adapt to certain anthropogenic habitats;" its original natural habitat remains unknown. The reproductive cycle of the Goa caecilian is assumed to be no different than the one of other members of its genus.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Gopalakrishna Bhatta; David Gower; Mark Wilkinson (2008). "Gegeneophis goaensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. IUCN: e.T135790A4201809. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T135790A4201809.en. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
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