Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard


The Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard, also known commonly as Barker's sharp-snouted worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Tanzania. There are two recognized subspecies.

Etymology

The specific name, barkeri is in honor of New Zealander zoologist Ronald de la Bere Barker.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. barkeri is sandy areas, at altitudes of.

Diet

A. barkeri preys upon termites and other small invertebrates.

Reproduction

A. barkeri is oviparous. Clutch size is a single egg.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.