| Liotyphlops ternetzii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Anomalepididae |
| Genus: | Liotyphlops |
| Species: | L. ternetzii |
| Binomial name | |
| Liotyphlops ternetzii (Boulenger, 1896) | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Liotyphlops ternetzii, also known commonly as Ternetz's blind snake, is a species of snake in the family Anomalepididae. [1] [2] [3] The species is endemic to South America. [1] [2]
The specific name, ternetzii, is in honor of ichthyologist Carl Ternetz (born 1870). [4]
L. ternetzii is found in northern Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil. [1] [2] The record from Suriname (as Liotyphlops incertus) is questionable. [2]
The natural habitats of L. ternetzii are grassland, savanna, and gallery forest, at altitudes of 200–1,000 m (660–3,280 ft). It is a fossorial species that preys predominantly upon insects, particularly ants and termites. [1]
L. ternetzii measure 88–413 mm (3.5–16.3 in) in total length (including tail). [2]
L. ternetzii is oviparous. [1] [2] An adult female may lay a clutch of 2–7 eggs. [1]
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