Swynnerton's worm lizard
Swynnerton's worm lizard '', also known commonly as Swynnerton's round-headed worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to eastern Africa and southern Africa.Etymology
The specific name, swynnertoni, is in honor of British entomologist Charles Francis Massy Swynnerton.C. swynnertoni is found in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of C. swynnertoni are grassland and thicket.Description
C. swynnertoni may attain a snout-to-vent length of. It is uniformly pale purplish pink.Reproduction
C. swynnertoni is oviparous.
