Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
Genus: | Ancylocranium |
Species: | A. barkeri
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Binomial name | |
Ancylocranium barkeri
Loveridge, 1946
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The Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard (Ancylocranium barkeri), also known commonly as Barker's sharp-snouted worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Tanzania. There are two recognized subspecies. [2]
The specific name, barkeri is in honor of New Zealander zoologist Ronald de la Bere Barker (1889–?). [3]
The preferred natural habitat of A. barkeri is sandy areas, at altitudes of 800–1,000 m (2,600–3,300 ft). [1]
A. barkeri preys upon termites and other small invertebrates. [1]
A. barkeri is oviparous. [2] Clutch size is a single egg. [1]
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. [2]