Mitchell's worm lizard (Amphisbaena mitchelli) is a speciesofworm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemictoBrazil.
Mitchell's worm lizard | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
Genus: | Amphisbaena |
Species: |
A. mitchelli
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Binomial name | |
Amphisbaena mitchelli |
The specific name, mitchelli, is in honor of British zoologist Peter Chalmers Mitchell.[2]
A. mitchelli is found in Brazil, in the states of Maranhão and Pará.[1]
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