Chthonerpeton perissodus

(Chthonerpeton perissodus)

Description

Chthonerpeton perissodus is a species of caecilian in the family Typhlonectidae. It is endemic to Minas Gerais, Brazil, and only known from its imprecise type locality, Rio Pandeiro. Only three specimens are known. Common name Minas Gerais caecilian has been coined for this species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Gymnophiona
Family:Typhlonectidae
Genus:Chthonerpeton
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