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 | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
Genus: | Monopeltis |
Species: | M. guentheri
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Binomial name | |
Monopeltis guentheri Boulenger, 1885
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Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of M. guentheri is unknown.[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of M. guentheri is unknown.[2]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Monopeltis guentheri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 24 February 2019.