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Distribution

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Continent: South-America
Distribution: Bolivia (Santa Cruz)
Type locality: Pampa Grande (64°06S, 18W), Province of Florida, Department of Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
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Amphisbaena cegei

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Amphisbaena cegei is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Bolivia.[2]

Etymology

The specific name, cegei, is in honor of American herpetologist Carl Gans, based on his initials C. G.[3]

Geographic range

A. cegei is found in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.[2]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of A. cegei is forest at altitudes of 700–2,100 m (2,300–6,900 ft).[1]

Diet

A. cegei preys upon earthworms and termites.[1]

Reproduction

A. cegei is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Gonzales, L.; Muñoz, A.; Embert, D. (2016). "Amphisbaena cegei ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T50956334A50956337. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T50956334A50956337.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Amphisbaena cegei at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 24 February 2019.
  3. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Amphisbaena cegei, p. 50).
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Amphisbaena cegei: Brief Summary

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Amphisbaena cegei is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Bolivia.

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