Slevin's worm lizard

Slevin's worm lizard (Amphisbaena slevini) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to northern South America.

Slevin's worm lizard
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Lacertoidea
Clade:	Amphisbaenia
Family:	Amphisbaenidae
Genus:	Amphisbaena
Species:	A. slevini
Binomial name
Amphisbaena slevini Schmidt, 1936

Etymology

The specific name, slevini, is in honor of American herpetologist Joseph Richard Slevin.^[2]

Geographic range

A. sleveni is found in Brazil (Amazonas state) and French Guiana.^[3]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of A. slevini is forest.^[1]

Description

A. slevini is a uniform light brownish color. Adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 10–11 cm (3.9–4.3 in), and a tail length of about 1.5 cm (0.59 in).^[4]

Reproduction

A. slevini is oviparous.^[3]