Black-headed worm lizard
The black-headed worm lizard (Amphisbaena nigricauda) is a species of worm lizards, which is endemic to Brazil.
| Black-headed worm lizard | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Amphisbaena |
| Species: | A. nigricauda |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphisbaena nigricauda | |
Etymology
The specific name, nigricauda, is Latin for "black tail".
Geographic range
It is found in the Southeast Region of Brazil in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.[1]
See also
References
- The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org
Further reading
- Gans, C. 1966. Studies on Amphisbaenids (Amphisbaenia, Reptilia). 3. The small species from South America commonly identified as Amphisbaena darwini. Bull. American Mus. Nat. Hist. 134 (3): 185–260. ("Amphisbaena nigricauda, new species", pp. 252–254 + Plate 45 + text figures 21–28, 44, 45.)
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