Chikila is a genus of amphibian in the order Gymnophiona (caecilians).[1][2] It is the only genus within the family Chikilidae.[3][4] All members of the genus are known from northeast India and Bangladesh.[2]
| Chikila | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Gymnophiona |
| Clade: | Apoda |
| Family: | Chikilidae Kamei et al., 2012[1] |
| Genus: | Chikila Kamei et al., 2012[1] |
| Type species | |
| Herpele fulleri Alcock, 1904 | |
| Species | |
4 (see text) | |
Species
editThere are four recognized species:[2]
| Binomial name and authority | Common name |
|---|---|
| Chikila alcocki Kamei et al., 2013 | |
| Chikila darlong Kamei et al., 2013 | |
| Chikila fulleri (Alcock, 1904) | Fuller's caecilian, Fuller's chikila |
| Chikila gaiduwani Kamei et al., 2013 |
References
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