North American aquatic caecilian (SciiFii)

The North American aquatic caecilian (Typhlonectes floridanus), also incorrectly called the North American rubber eel, is a species of caecilian in the family Typhlonectidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout rainforests, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and ponds across southeastern United States to help boost biodiversity. The North American aquatic caecilians grow to 45 to 55 centimeters in length. They are carnivores and feed on invertebrates such as insects, spiders and worms. They have poor eyesight and find their food by taste and smell. The chemical and tactile cues are used by this species for communication. They are dark grey to black in color. While the North American aquatic caecilian can and occasionally does breathe air at the surface, most of its respiration takes place through its skin. The species is ovoviviparous, giving birth to young in water. The gestation period lasts about 220 days. Three to seven live, fully developed young are born, which after only one year reach almost half the size of an adult (25 cm). The conservation status of the North American aquatic caecilian is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American aquatic caecilian's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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