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Rubber Eel

Typhlonectes natans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Gymnophiona ›Family: Typhlonectidae ›Genus: Typhlonectes

About

Typhlonectes natans, also incorrectly called the rubber eel, is a species of caecilian in the family Typhlonectidae found in Colombia, Venezuela, and possibly Trinidad and Tobago. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and rivers. The rubber eel is commonly kept as an aquarium pet, and is sometimes sold as a "fish" in aquarium stores.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rubber Eel?
The scientific name of Rubber Eel is Typhlonectes natans.
What is the conservation status of Rubber Eel?
The Rubber Eel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Rubber Eel belong to?
Rubber Eel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rubber Eel belong to?
Rubber Eel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rubber Eel belong to?
Rubber Eel belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Rubber Eel belong to?
Rubber Eel belongs to the order Gymnophiona.
What family does Rubber Eel belong to?
Rubber Eel belongs to the family Typhlonectidae.
What genus does Rubber Eel belong to?
Rubber Eel belongs to the genus Typhlonectes.