Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Family Amphisbaenidae Scientific name Amphisbaena vanzolinii | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Genus Amphisbaena Rank Species | |
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Amphisbaena vanzolinii, also known as Vanzolini's worm lizard, is a worm lizard species in the genus Amphisbaena. This species is endemic to northern South America.
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Etymology
The specific name, vanzolinii, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Paulo Vanzolini.
Geographic range
It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana (formerly British Guiana), and Suriname.
References
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