Vanzolini's worm lizard (Amphisbaena vanzolinii) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to northern South America.

Animal name origin

The specific name, vanzolinii, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Paulo Vanzolini.

Terrestrial

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Distribution

Geography

Continents

South America

Countries

Brazil, Guyana, Suriname

Regions

French Guiana

Biogeographical realms

Neotropical

A. vanzolinii is found in northern Brazil, Guyana (formerly British Guiana), and Suriname.

The preferred natural habitat of A. vanzolinii is forest.

Biome

Forest

Mating Habits

A. vanzolinii is oviparous.

Population Trend

Unknown

POPULATION STATUS

Least concern (LC)

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References

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

2. Vanzolini's worm lizard on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/66080041/66080061

Vanzolini's worm lizard

Animal name origin

Distribution

Geography

Biome

Mating Habits

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