Western Congo worm lizard

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The Western Congo worm lizard (Monopeltis guentheri) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2]

Western Congo worm lizard
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Amphisbaenidae
Genus: Monopeltis
Species:
M. guentheri
Binomial name
Monopeltis guentheri
Boulenger, 1885

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of M. guentheri is unknown.[1]

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of M. guentheri is unknown.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Ineich I, Schmitz A (2010). "Monopeltis guentheri ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T176244A7203481. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T176244A7203481.en. Downloaded on 02 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b Monopeltis guentheri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 24 February 2019.