Amphisbaena borelli
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Amphisbaena borelli

Amphisbaena borelli is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to central South America.

Animal name origin

The specific name, borelli, is in honor of French-born Italian ornithologist Alfredo Borelli.

Appearance

Dorsally, A. borelli is grayish brown, with each segment being darker in the center. Ventally, it is dirty white, without markings.

Distribution

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A. borelli is found in Argentina (Salta Province) and Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department and Tarija Department).

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The preferred habitats of A. borelli are forest and savanna.

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Mating Habits

A. borelli is oviparous.

References

1. Amphisbaena borelli Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphisbaena_borelli
2. Amphisbaena borelli on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56039152/56039155

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