Amphisbaena microcephala

Amphisbaena microcephala
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Amphisbaenia
Family: Amphisbaenidae
Genus: Amphisbaena
Species: A. microcephala
Binomial name
Amphisbaena microcephala
(Wagler, 1824)
Synonyms

Amphisbaena microcephalum (Wagler, 1824)
Leposternon microcephalus Wagler, 1824

Amphisbaena microcephala or Amphisbaena microcephalum is a species of amphisbaenian in the reptilian order Squamata. It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.[1] It occurs in the Itatiaia National Park between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais in Brazil.[2]

Amphisbaenians have few predators due to their fossorial habits, powerful bite, and defensive tactics. However, some snakes have been found feeding on amphisbaenians including A. microcephala.[2]

References

  1. Amphisbaena microcephalum at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 28 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 Caramaschi, U.; de Niemeyer, H. (2012). "Unsuccessful predation of Elapomorphus quinquelineatus (Serpentes: Colubridae) on Amphisbaena microcephala (Amphisbaenia: Amphisbaenidae)". Herpetology Notes 5: 429–430.
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