The neglected worm lizard (Amphisbaena neglecta) is a worm lizard species in the genus Amphisbaena. It is endemic to Brazil.[2]
| Neglected 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: | Amphisbaena |
| Species: | A. neglecta
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| Binomial name | |
| Amphisbaena neglecta | |
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Geographic range edit
It is found in the Central-West Region, Brazil.[2]
Status edit
The species is only known from the first specimen collected and has likely been threatened by a reservoir constructed for hydroelectric power, however extensive searches have not located this species. Chapada dos Guimarães National Park is next to the reservoir so the worm lizard may be protected and also threatened.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Dunn, Emmett Reid; Piatt, Jean (1936). "A New Amphisbaena from Brazil". Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 88: 527–528. JSTOR 4064200.
- ^ a b c The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org
- ^ Mott, T. 2010. Amphisbaena neglecta. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 07 May 2015.
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