How many eggs can a caecilian clutch contain?

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For caecilians (order Gymnophiona) that deposit eggs, the clutch size can contain up to 54 eggs. These eggs are typically deposited in burrows in mud near water, where the female watches over them.1

It is important to note that reproductive strategies vary among caecilians. While some species are oviparous (egg-laying), others are viviparous (live-bearing). In the case of viviparous caecilian species, they typically produce no more than four young at one time.1