Gegeneophis chandgadi

Key notes

  • Gegeneophis chandgadi is a caecilian species.
  • Caecilians are limbless, burrowing amphibians.
  • It belongs to the family Indotyphlidae.
  • The species is associated with the Western Ghats region.
  • It is named after Chandgad, a locality in Maharashtra.
  • Caecilians are often mistaken for snakes or worms, but they are amphibians.
  • They are generally fossorial and live in moist soil.

  • Threats include:

    • Habitat modification.
    • Soil disturbance.
    • Agrochemical use.
  • Caecilians are important indicators of soil and ecosystem health.