Kingdom Animalia Suborder Amphisbaenia Genus Diplometopon Phylum Chordata Order Scaled reptiles | Class Reptilia Family Trogonophidae Scientific name Diplometopon zarudnyi Rank Species | |
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Similar Scaled reptiles, Short worm lizard, Rhineura floridana, Checkerboard worm lizard, Amphisbaena | ||
Diplometopon zarudnyi, also called Zarudny's worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian reptile in the Trogonophidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Diplometopon.
This species is found on the Arabian peninsula. It typically measures approximately 30 centimeters in length and uses body undulations similar to a snake to move itself along. It has limited vision, and its diet consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
It is classified as Least Concern (LC) in the IUCN Red List.
Diplometopon zarudanyi
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