Lang's worm lizard
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Chirindia langi

Lang's worm lizard (Chirindia langi) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to Southern Africa. There are two recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, langi, is in honor of German taxidermist Herbert Lang.

Appearance

Adults of C. langi usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in). The maximum recorded SVL is 15.8 cm (6.2 in). It is slender, and its coloration is uniformly pink.

Distribution

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C. langi is found in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

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The preferred natural habitat of C. langi is savanna, at altitudes of 230–1,400 m (750–4,590 ft).

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Mating Habits

C. langi is oviparous.

References

1. Lang's worm lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lang's_worm_lizard
2. Lang's worm lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/196957/115664040

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