European Worm Lizard

European Worm Lizard

Taxobox
name = European Worm Lizard
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Reptilia
ordo = Squamata
familia = Amphisbaenia
genus = "Blanus"
species = "B. cinereus"
binomial = "Blanus cinereus"

The European Worm Lizard ("Blanus cinereus") is a legless reptile in the family Amphisbaenia.

Breeding

*Oviparous

Location

The "B. cinereus" is a burrowing species, which is common among the amphisbaenia family. Unlike other species it can often be found under logs and rocks, especially after storms. It is found in South West Europe, in and aroundClarifyme|date=October 2008 Spain and Portugal.

Diet

Like other other amphisbaenia the "B. cinereus" it feeds on worms and other small insects.

ize

The "B. cinereus" will grow up to 4-8in (10-20cm).

References

* Smithsonian Institution


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