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 | |
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Amphisbaena microcephalum (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
- ↑ Amphisbaena microcephalum at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 28 April 2015.
- 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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