Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Family Amphisbaenidae Scientific name Amphisbaena silvestrii | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Genus Amphisbaena Rank Species | |
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Amphisbaena silvestrii, also known as Silvestri's worm lizard, is a worm lizard species in the genus Amphisbaena. This species is endemic to South America.
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Etymology
The specific name, silvestrii, is in honor of Italian entomologist Filippo Silvestri.
Geographic range
A. silvestrii is found in Bolivia (department of Santa Cruz), and also in Brazil (state of Mato Grosso).
References
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