Mann's worm lizard

Mann's worm lizard

Hispaniolan dwarf wormlizard

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Amphisbaena manni

Mann's worm lizard (Amphisbaena manni), also known commonly as the Hispaniolan dwarf wormlizard, is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola.

Animal name origin

The specific name, manni, is in honor of American entomologist William Montana Mann.

Distribution

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A. manni is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

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The preferred habitat of A. manni is forest.

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Mating Habits

A. manni is oviparous.

References

1. Mann's worm lizard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mann's_worm_lizard
2. Mann's worm lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/74857162/115481185

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