Mann's worm lizard


Mann's worm lizard ', also known commonly as the Hispaniolan dwarf wormlizard''', is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola.

Etymology

The specific name, manni, is in honor of American entomologist William Montana Mann.

Geographic range

A. manni is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Habitat

The preferred habitat of A. manni is forest.

Reproduction

A. manni is oviparous.