Amphisbaena steindachneri


Amphisbaena steindachneri is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to South America.

Etymology

The specific name, steindachneri, is in honor of Austrian herpetologist Franz Steindachner.

Geographic range

A. steindachneri is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. steindachneri is savanna.

Reproduction

A. steindachneri is oviparous.