Amphisbaena munoai
| Amphisbaena munoai | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Amphisbaenia |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Amphisbaena |
| Species: | A. munoai |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphisbaena munoai Klappenbach, 1960 | |
Amphisbaena munoai is a small species of amphisbaenian in the reptilian order Squamata.[1] This species can be found hiding under stones or decomposing bark.[1] Hiding under stones allows the organisms to raise their body temperature without exposing themselves to predators.[1] The main component of its diet consists of termites but it also consumes various types of small insect larva.[1]
Reproduction
A. munoai has a seasonal reproductive cycle. Females are able to be fertilized between June and October while males display a high testicle volume during this period.[1] Females carry eggs from November to December and thus it is believed that copulation occurs from September to November.[1] The eggs of A. munoai are frequently found in ant nests.[1] Sexually mature males have a significantly smaller snout-vent length than sexually mature females.[1]
Geographical range
A. munoai can be found in the pampas biome of southern Brazil, a temperate climate, and also in Uruguay.[1]