Anilios systenos explained

Anilios systenos, also known as the sharp-snouted blind snake, is a species of blind snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet systenos “tapering to a point” refers to the shape of head and snout.

Description

The snake grows to an average of about 27 cm in length.[1] The long, slender body is unpigmented, with the upperparts slightly darker than the underparts.

Behaviour

The species is oviparous.[2]

Distribution

The species occurs in the Geraldton Sandplains bioregion of the Mid West region of Western Australia. The type locality is 15 km east of Geraldton.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sharp-snouted blind snake . . Australian Reptile Online Database . Stewart Macdonald . 10 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Anilios systenos ELLIS & DOUGHTY, 2017 . . Reptile Database . Peter Uetz and Jakob Hallermann . 10 June 2021.