Ichthyophis cf. asplenius

Fig. 2 Malayan Caecilian

Examined specimens.

One specimen was collected from SRF (UMTZC1792, SVL = 198 mm).

Identification.

The specimen had elongated and cylindrical body with SVL 198 mm; head as wide as body; snout round; small eyes; body darkish purple with pale yellowish lateral band. Specimen tentatively recognised as Ichthyophis cf. asplenius as suggested by Nishikawa et al. (2012), until further research to reconfirmed taxonomy of this group in Peninsular Malaysia.

Remarks.

The specimen was collected from the downstream areas of the Peres River. The collected individual was spotted amongst piles of wet leaves at the stream edge. This species is a new record for the amphibians in Hulu Terengganu.