| Amphisbaena arda | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Amphisbaena |
| Species: | A. arda |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphisbaena arda Rodrigues, 2003 | |
Amphisbaena arda is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Brazil. [1]
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