Black-headed worm lizard explained

The black-headed worm lizard (Amphisbaena nigricauda) is a species of worm lizard endemic to Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, nigricauda, is Latin for "black tail".

Geographic range

It is found in the Southeast Region of Brazil in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.

See also

• List of reptiles of Brazil

Further reading

• Gans, C. 1966. Studies on Amphisbaenids (Amphisbaenia, Reptilia). 3. The small species from South America commonly identified as Amphisbaena darwini. Bull. American Mus. Nat. Hist. 134 (3): 185–260. ("Amphisbaena nigricauda, new species", pp. 252–254 + Plate 45 + text figures 21–28, 44, 45.)