Amphisbaena neglecta
| Amphisbaena neglecta | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Amphisbaenia |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Amphisbaena |
| Species: | A. neglecta |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphisbaena neglecta Dunn & Piatt, 1936[1] | |
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Amphisbaena neglecta, also known as the neglected worm lizard, is a worm lizard species in the genus Amphisbaena. It is endemic to Brazil.[1]
Geographic range
It is found in the Central-West Region, Brazil.[1]
Status
The species is only known from the first specimen collected and has likely been threatened by a reservoir constructed for hydroelectric power, however extensive searches have not located this species. Chapada dos Guimarães National Park is next to the reservoir so the worm lizard may be protected and also threatened.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org
- ↑ Mott, T. 2010. Amphisbaena neglecta. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 07 May 2015.
Further reading
- Dunn, E.R., and J. Piatt. 1936. A new Amphisbaena from Brazil. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 88: 527-528.
See also
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