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'''''Epicrionops columbianus''''', the '''El Tambo caecilian''', is a species of [[caecilian]] in the family [[Rhinatrematidae]] [[Endemism|endemic]] to [[Colombia]]. It is known from the western slopes of the [[Cordillera Occidental (Colombia)|Cordillera Occidental]] in [[Cauca Department|Cauca]] and [[Chocó Department]]s.<ref name=frost>{{cite web |url=http://research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia/Amphibia/Gymnophiona/Rhinatrematidae/Epicrionops/Epicrionops-columbianus |title=''Epicrionops columbianus'' (Rendahl and Vestergren, 1939) |author=Frost, Darrel R. |year=2015 |work=Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 |publisher=American Museum of Natural History |accessdate=18 April 2015}}</ref><ref name=LAC>{{cite web |url=http://www.batrachia.com/orden-gymnophiona/epicrionops-columbianus/ |title=''Epicrionops columbianus'' (Rendahl & Vestergren, 1939) |author=Acosta-Galvis, A.R. |year=2014 |work=Lista de los Anfibios de Colombia V.05.2015.0 |publisher=www.batrachia.com |accessdate=18 April 2015}}</ref>
'''''Epicrionops columbianus''''', the '''El Tambo caecilian''', is a species of [[caecilian]] in the [[Rhinatrematidae]] family
[[Endemism|endemic]] to [[Colombia]]. It is known from the western slopes of the [[Cordillera Occidental (Colombia)|Cordillera Occidental]] in [[Cauca Department|Cauca]] and [[Chocó Department]]s.<ref name=frost>{{cite web |url=http://research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia/Amphibia/Gymnophiona/Rhinatrematidae/Epicrionops/Epicrionops-columbianus |title=''Epicrionops columbianus'' (Rendahl and Vestergren, 1939) |author=Frost, Darrel R. |year=2015 |work=Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 |publisher=American Museum of Natural History |accessdate=18 April 2015}}</ref><ref name=LAC>{{cite web |url=http://www.batrachia.com/orden-gymnophiona/epicrionops-columbianus/ |title=''Epicrionops columbianus'' (Rendahl & Vestergren, 1939) |author=Acosta-Galvis, A.R. |year=2014 |work=Lista de los Anfibios de Colombia V.05.2015.0 |publisher=www.batrachia.com |accessdate=18 April 2015}}</ref>


The species' natural [[habitat]]s are montane forests where it occurs underground or among fallen leaves. Specific threats to it are unknown.<ref name=IUCN/>
The species' natural [[habitat]]s are montane forests where it occurs underground or among fallen leaves. Specific threats to it are unknown.<ref name=IUCN/>

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Epicrionops columbianus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Gymnophiona
Clade: Apoda
Family: Rhinatrematidae
Genus: Epicrionops
Species:
E. columbianus
Binomial name
Epicrionops columbianus
(Rendahl & Vestergren, 1939)
Synonyms

Rhinatrema columbianum Rendahl and Vestergren, 1939

Epicrionops columbianus, the El Tambo caecilian, is a species of caecilian in the family Rhinatrematidae endemic to Colombia. It is known from the western slopes of the Cordillera Occidental in Cauca and Chocó Departments.[2][3]

The species' natural habitats are montane forests where it occurs underground or among fallen leaves. Specific threats to it are unknown.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group 2019. Epicrionops columbianus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T59640A85905327. Downloaded on 20 July 2019.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Epicrionops columbianus (Rendahl and Vestergren, 1939)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  3. ^ Acosta-Galvis, A.R. (2014). "Epicrionops columbianus (Rendahl & Vestergren, 1939)". Lista de los Anfibios de Colombia V.05.2015.0. www.batrachia.com. Retrieved 18 April 2015.