Amphisbaena heterozonata

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Family: Amphisbaenidae
Order: Squamata
Class: Reptilia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Description

Darwin´s ringed worm lizard (Amphisbaena darwinii) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to South America.

Etymology: The specific name, darwinii, is in honor of English naturalist Charles Darwin.

Darwin´s ringed worm lizard may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 36 cm.

Distribution and habitat: Darwin´s ringed worm lizard is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The preferred natural habitat is grassland.

Ecology and behavior: Darwin´s ringed worm lizard is fossorial and oviparous.

Source: Wikipedia, article Amphisbaena heterozonata. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.