Mitchell's worm lizard

Mitchell's worm lizard '' is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Common names

Common names for Amphisbaena mitchelli in Brazilian Portuguese include cobra-de-duas-cabeças and cobra-cega.

Etymology

The specific name, mitchelli, is in honor of British zoologist Peter Chalmers Mitchell.

Description

Amphisbaena mitchelli is medium-sized for its genus. It is darker dorsally than it is ventrally. It has 211–220 body annuli, and two oval precoacal pores.

Geographic range

Amphisbaena mitchelli is found in Brazil, in the states of Maranhão and Pará.

Reproduction

Amphisbaena mitchelli is oviparous.