Amphisbaena mitchelli
| Amphisbaena mitchelli | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Amphisbaenia |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Amphisbaena |
| Species: | A. mitchelli |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphisbaena mitchelli Procter, 1923[1] | |
Amphisbaena mitchelli is a worm lizard species in the genus Amphisbaena. It is endemic to South America.
Etymology
The specific name, mitchelli, is in honor of British zoologist Peter Chalmers Mitchell.
Geographic range
It is found in Brazil, in the states of Maranhão and Pará.[1]
References
See also
Further reading
- Procter, J.B. 1923. On New and Rare Reptiles from South America. Proc. Zool. Soc. London 1923: 1061-1067. ("Amphisbæna mitchelli, sp. n.", p. 1065.)
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