Mitchell's worm lizard
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Amphisbaena mitchelli

Mitchell's worm lizard (Amphisbaena mitchelli) is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Animal name origin

The specific name, mitchelli, is in honor of British zoologist Peter Chalmers Mitchell.

Distribution

Geography

A. mitchelli is found in Brazil, in the states of Maranhão and Pará.

Mating Habits

A. mitchelli is oviparous.

References

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

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