| Amphisbaena roberti | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Amphisbaena |
| Species: | A. roberti |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphisbaena roberti Gans, 1964 | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
Amphisbaena roberti is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to South America.
The specific name, roberti, is in honor of German herpetologist Robert Mertens. [2]
A. roberti is found in Brazil (Goiás, Minas Gerais, Paraná, São Paulo) and Paraguay. [1]
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