Anilios insperatus explained

Anilios insperatus, also known as the Fassifern blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet insperatus (“unexpected”) refers to the unexpected discovery of a new species in a well-populated and well-surveyed region less than 100 km from Brisbane. The common name derives from the type locality.

Description

The single known specimen is 9.7 cm in length.[1] The small, slim body is uniformly pale.

Behaviour

The species is oviparous.[2]

Distribution

The snake was discovered in the Scenic Rim Region of South East Queensland. The type locality is Warrill View in the Fassifern Valley.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fassifern blind snake . . Australian Reptile Online Database . Stewart Macdonald . 8 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Anilios insperatus VENCHI, WILSON & BORSBOOM, 2015 . . Reptile Database . Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann . 8 June 2021.