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Distribution

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Continent: South-America
Distribution: Argentina (Salta), Bolivia (Santa Cruz, Tarija)
Type locality: ˜˜Caiza (Chaco boliviano).
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Amphisbaena borelli

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Amphisbaena borelli is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to central South America.

Etymology

The specific name, borelli, is in honor of French-born Italian ornithologist Alfredo Borelli.[3]

Geographic range

A. borelli is found in Argentina (Salta Province) and Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department and Tarija Department).[2]

Habitat

The preferred habitats of A. borelli are forest and savanna.[1]

Description

Dorsally, A. borelli is grayish brown, with each segment being darker in the center. Ventally, it is dirty white, without markings.[4]

Reproduction

A. borelli is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Aguayo, R.; Aparicio, J.; Arzamendia, V.; Embert, D.; Fitzgerald, L.; Giraudo, A.; Gonzales, L.; Kacoliris, F.; Montero, R.; Muñoz, A.; Pelegrin, N.; Scrocchi, G.; Williams, J. (2016). "Amphisbaena borelli ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T56039152A56039155. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T56039152A56039155.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Amphisbaena borelli 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 borelli, p. 32).
  4. ^ Peracca (1897).
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Amphisbaena borelli: Brief Summary

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Amphisbaena borelli is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to central South America.

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