Shielded worm lizard
The shielded worm lizard (Leposternon scutigerum) is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Brazil.[2]
| Shielded worm lizard | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Leposternon |
| Species: | L. scutigerum |
| Binomial name | |
| Leposternon scutigerum Hemprich, 1820 | |
References
- Duarte, J. (2010). "Leposternon scutigerum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T176241A7202949. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T176241A7202949.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- Leposternon scutigerum at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 24 February 2019.
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