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Where do most caecilians live around the world?
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Gymnophiona
Caecilian moving over soil.
Caecilians are found in tropical regions throughout the world, where they primarily inhabit moist soil and underground environments.12
Their distribution across these tropical areas includes:
* The Americas: Home to 5 of the 10 known caecilian families.3
* Africa and mainland Asia: Each harbor 3 families.3
* Specific islands: They are found in the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles.3
While they are widespread in tropical zones, they are notably absent from certain regions, including Madagascar and New Guinea, and they are not found on any islands in the Indian Ocean other than the Seychelles.3