Cynisca rouxae
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Cynisca rouxae

Cynisca rouxae is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to the Ivory Coast.

Animal name origin

The specific name, rouxae (genitive, feminine, singular), is in honor of French herpetologist Mme. Rolande Roux-Estève.

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The preferred habitats of C. rouxae are forest and savanna.

Mating Habits

C. rouxae is oviparous.

References

1. Cynisca rouxae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynisca_rouxae
2. Cynisca rouxae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/203818/2771633

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