Vanzolini's worm lizard

Vanzolini's worm lizard is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is native to northern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, vanzolinii, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Paulo Vanzolini.

Geographic range

A. vanzolinii is found in northern Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. vanzolinii is forest.

Reproduction

A. vanzolinii is oviparous.