Duméril's worm lizard | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
Genus: | Leposternon |
Species: | L. octostegum
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Binomial name | |
Leposternon octostegum (
Duméril, 1851)
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Duméril's worm lizard (Leposternon octostegum) is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Brazil. [1] [2] The crested caracara is the only predator witnessed consuming this lizard, although it is likely a prey item for other predators. The species is considered endangered in Brazil due to its narrow geographic range. [3]
Duméril's worm lizard | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
Genus: | Leposternon |
Species: | L. octostegum
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Binomial name | |
Leposternon octostegum (
Duméril, 1851)
|
Duméril's worm lizard (Leposternon octostegum) is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Brazil. [1] [2] The crested caracara is the only predator witnessed consuming this lizard, although it is likely a prey item for other predators. The species is considered endangered in Brazil due to its narrow geographic range. [3]