Malayotyphlops ruber

Malayotyphlops ruber, also known as the Samar blind snake or red worm snake, is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is widely distributed.^[1][2] Its type locality is Samar.^[2]

Malayotyphlops ruber
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Serpentes
Family:	Typhlopidae
Genus:	Malayotyphlops
Species:	M. ruber
Binomial name
Malayotyphlops ruber (Boettger, 1897)
Synonyms[2]
Typhlops ruber Boettger, 1897[3]

Malayotyphlops ruber occurs in secondary forest and wooded grasslands. It is a widespread and adaptable species that is not facing major threats. It is found in the Mount Apo National Park and Camotes Island Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve.^[1]