Checkerboard worm lizard
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The checkerboard worm lizard (Trogonophis wiegmanni) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Trogonophidae. The species is monotypic within the genus Trogonophis,[2] and is endemic to North Africa. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, sandy shores, arable land, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Checkerboard worm lizard | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Trogonophidae |
Genus: | Trogonophis Kaup, 1830 |
Species: | T. wiegmanni |
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Trogonophis wiegmanni | |
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