Bipedidae

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Bipedidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Amphisbaenia
Family: Bipedidae
Genus: Bipes

Bipedidae is the family of squamates (scaled reptiles) of the order Amphisbaenia, characterized by two stubby, mole-like forelimbs. They are found only in Mexico. The family contains only one genus, Bipes, comprising four species: B. alvarezi, B. biporus, B. canaliculatus, and B. tridactylus.

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