Stejneger's worm lizard

Stejneger's worm lizard (Amphisbaena stejnegeri) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Guyana.^[2]

Stejneger's worm lizard
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Lacertoidea
Clade:	Amphisbaenia
Family:	Amphisbaenidae
Genus:	Amphisbaena
Species:	A. stejnegeri
Binomial name
Amphisbaena stejnegeri Ruthven, 1922

Etymology

The specific name, stejnegeri, is in honor of Norwegian-born American herpetologist Leonhard Stejneger.^[3]

Habitat

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

Reproduction

A. stejnegeri is oviparous.^[2]