Typhlops capitulatus, commonly known as the Haitian pale-lipped blind snake[1] or Richmond's worm snake,[3][2] is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae.[4][5] The species is endemic to Haiti. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
In Haiti, T. capitulatus is known from the Tiburon Peninsula.[6]
The preferred habitats of T. capitulatus are forest and shrubland, at altitudes of 19–881 m (62–2,890 ft).[1]
T. capitulatus is small-headed and slender-bodied. Dorsally, it is light brown. Ventrally, it is paler, with scattered white scales. The anal region and the ventral surface of the tail are white. The total length (including tail) of the holotype is 20.5 cm (8.1 in), and the diameter at midbody is 4 mm (0.16 in).[7]
T. capitulatus is oviparous.[2]
Typhlops capitulatus, commonly known as the Haitian pale-lipped blind snake or Richmond's worm snake, is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae. The species is endemic to Haiti. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
