Mimosiphonops

Mimosiphonops is a genus of caecilians in the family Siphonopidae. The genus is definitely known only from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are sometimes known as the worm patterned caecilians.

==Description== The genus is known from few specimens only; these measure between in total length. There are 83–98 vertebrae and 74–88 primary annuli, with the smallest value in both cases pertaining to Mimosiphonops reinhardti that is known from a single specimen. The eyes are not covered by bone. No scales nor secondary annuli are present. The primary annuli and nuchal collars and grooves are clearly marked with a white border.