Bahia worm lizard
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Leposternon polystegum

The Bahia worm lizard (Leposternon polystegum ) is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Brazil.

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This species demonstrates sexual dimorphism with the males having larger, longer bodies than the females.

Its diet generally consists of ants, earthworms, and termites.

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References

1. Bahia worm lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_worm_lizard
2. Bahia worm lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/176240/7202760

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