| Cynisca kigomensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Cynisca |
| Species: | C. kigomensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cynisca kigomensis Dunger, 1968 | |
Cynisca kigomensis is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Nigeria. [2]
Cynisca or Kyniska was a wealthy Spartan princess. She is famous for being the first woman to win at the Olympic Games, competing in the sport of chariot racing. Cynisca first entered the Olympics in 396 BC, where she won first prize competing with a team of horses she had trained herself. In 392 BC, Cynisca entered her horses in the Olympics for a second time and was awarded another victory in the same event.
Cynisca is a genus in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as worm lizards. 20 species are placed in this genus.
The French Congo worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Gabon.
The Sierra Leone worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Sierra Leone.
The ugly worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea.
Cynisca gansi is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Nigeria.
The Ghana worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Ghana.
The Los Archipelago worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
The coast worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in western Africa.
The Liberia worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.
Cynisca manei is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau.
Cynisca muelleri is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Ghana and Togo.
Cynisca nigeriensis is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Nigeria.
The Cassine River worm lizard is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
Cynisca rouxae is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to the Ivory Coast.
The Cameroon worm lizard is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Cameroon.
Cynisca senegalensis is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Senegal and Guinea.
Cynisca williamsi is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Ghana.
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