Anilios aspina explained

Anilios aspina, also known as the no-spined blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet aspina (“without spines”) refers to the snake's diagnostic lack of a terminal tail spine.^[1]

Description

The species grows to an average of about 28 cm in length.^[2]

Behaviour

The species is oviparous.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The snake inhabits the Mitchell Grass Downs of central Queensland.^[2] The type locality is Margot Station, some 20 km north of Barcaldine.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Anilios aspina (COUPER, COVACEVICH, WILSON, 1998) . . Reptile Database . Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann . 7 June 2021.
2. Web site: No-spined blind snake . . Australian Reptile Online Database . Stewart Macdonald . 7 June 2021.