Amphisbaena | |
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Amphisbaena alba | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Lacertoidea |
Clade: | Amphisbaenia |
Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
Genus: | Amphisbaena Linnaeus, 1758 |
Species | |
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Synonyms | |
Anops, Aporarchus, Aulura, Bronia, Cephalopeltis, Cercolophia, Cynisca, Diphalus, Lepidosternon, Ophioproctus, Rhinoblanus, Sarea [1] [2] Contents |
Amphisbaena is a genus in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as worm lizards. [ citation needed ] 102 species are placed in this diverse genus.
Nota bene : A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphisbaena.
Nota bene : A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphisbaena.
The specific names carlgansi, carli, and cegei are all in honor of American herpetologist Carl Gans (1923–2009), for his contributions to the knowledge of Amphisbaenians. [2] [3]