Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Family Amphisbaenidae Scientific name Amphisbaena neglecta | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Genus Amphisbaena Rank Species | |
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Amphisbaena neglecta, also known as the neglected worm lizard, is a worm lizard species in the genus Amphisbaena. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Geographic range
It is found in the Central-West Region, Brazil.
Status
The species is only known from the first specimen collected and has likely been threatened by a reservoir constructed for hydroelectric power, however extensive searches have not located this species. Chapada dos Guimarães National Park is next to the reservoir so the worm lizard may be protected and also threatened.
References
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