7, see text Dermophis is a genus of worm-like amphibians[1] in the family Dermophiidae, the Neotropical and Tropical African caecilians.

[2][3] They are found in the Middle America between southern Mexico and northwestern Colombia.

[2] The genus has seven species:[2][3] The largest species, Dermophis mexicanus, can grow to a total length of 60 cm (24 in), while the smallest one, Dermophis parviceps, reaches only 11 cm (4 in).

[4] Living specimens are very dark purple to purple-black above and creamy white below.

[1] Based on external morphology, three groups of species can be recognized:[4]