Gaboon worm lizard

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SPECIES

Monopeltis jugularis

The Gaboon worm lizard (Monopeltis jugularis ) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to the west coast of Central Africa.

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Appearance

The holotype of M. jugularis has a total length of 51 cm (20 in), which includes a tail 2.9 cm (1.1 in) long. The body has a diameter of 2.2 cm (0.87 in).

Distribution

Geography

Continents

Countries

Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Gabon

Biogeographical realms

M. jugularis is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.

The preferred natural habitat of M. jugularis is forest.

Gaboon worm lizard habitat map

Biome

Gaboon worm lizard habitat map

Gaboon worm lizard

compiled by rbrausse with Quantum GIS Map data: Made with Natural Earth. Free vector and raster map data @ naturalearthdata.com. Range data: LeBreton, M. 2010. Monopeltis jugularis. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. <www.

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Mating Habits

The mode of reproduction of M. jugularis is unknown.

Population Trend

POPULATION STATUS

Data deficient (DD)

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References

1. Gaboon worm lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaboon_worm_lizard

2. Gaboon worm lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/176245/7203646

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