Anilios broomi


Anilios broomi, also known commonly as Broom's blind snake, the faint-striped blind snake, and the striate blind snake, is a species of non-venomous snake in the family Typhlopidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Geographic range

A. broomi is found in northeastern Queensland, Australia.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of A. broomi are woodland, mallee, and arid and semi-arid areas.

Reproduction

A. broomi is oviparous.

Etymology

The specific name, broomi, is in honor of paleontologist Robert Broom.