There are 13 species in this family. Neotropical tailed caecilians are found in forests in South America.
They have long, snake-like bodies. They have short tails, and their mouth is not recessed under their snout.
Neotropical tailed caecilians range in size from 6 to 13 inches in length.
Females lay their eggs in moist soil or in a burrow near the water. The larvae have external gills and will undergo metamorphosis in the water.
Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist
Status taken from NH Fish and Game
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