Black-and-white Worm Lizard
Amphisbaena fuliginosa
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Amphisbaena fuliginosa, also known as the black-and-white worm lizard, speckled worm lizard or spotted worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the genus Amphisbaena. The ecology of A. fuliginosa is poorly known due to its fossorial habits. However, this species can be easily distinguished from others because of its characteristic white and black mosaic pattern that covers both the dorsal and ventral side.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Amphisbaenidae
- Genus
- Amphisbaena