Heath's worm lizard
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Amphisbaena heathi

Heath's worm lizard (Amphisbaena heathi ) is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to South America.

Animal name origin

The specific name, heathi, is in honor of American malacologist Harold Heath.

Distribution

Geography

A. heathi is found in Brazil in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Diet and Nutrition

A. heathi feeds mainly on ants, insect larvae, and cockroach nymphs, but will also eat earthworms, leeches, and centipedes.

Mating Habits

A. heathi is oviparous.

References

1. Heath's worm lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heath's_worm_lizard

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