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Gegeneophis chandgadi: New Caecilian From Maharashtra

17 September 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYGegeneophischandgadi: NewCaecilian FromMaharashtra17 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A new burrowing amphibian called Gegeneophis chandgadi was described from Maharashtra, adding to India’s amphibian diversity.

Key facts

  • Location: Chandgad, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
  • Type: caecilian, a legless, worm-like amphibian that lives mainly underground.
  • Habitat: residential and agricultural landscapes near people.
  • Genus tally: 12 Gegeneophis species in India; 11 are endemic to the Western Ghats.

Exam angle

  • Species: Gegeneophis chandgadi; group: caecilians.
  • Region: Western Ghats hold 11 of India’s 12 Gegeneophis species.
  • Related terms: endemic, subterranean, amphibian.

Test yourself

1. Gegeneophis chandgadi, discovered in Maharashtra, belongs to which group?

It is a legless, worm-like caecilian.

2. In which district of Maharashtra was Gegeneophis chandgadi found?

It was found at Chandgad in Kolhapur.

3. How many Gegeneophis species are now recorded in India?

The count is 12, with 11 endemic to the Western Ghats.

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