Mocquard's worm snake

Mocquard's worm snake is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae. The species is native to Africa.

Etymology

The specific name, decorsei, is in honor of French army doctor Gaston-Jules Decorse.

Geographic range

M. decorsei is endemic to Madagascar.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of M. decorsei is forest, at altitudes from sea level to.

Behavior

M. decorsei is mainly fossorial, but sometimes is active above ground.

Reproduction

M. decorsei is oviparous.