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Leposternon
''Leposternon'' is a genus of amphisbaenians in the family Amphisbaenidae. Species in the genus are commonly known as worm lizards, even though they are not lizards. 11 species are placed in this genus. Species The following species are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Leposternon bagual'' Ribeiro, Santos & Zaher, 2015 *'' Leposternon cerradensis'' Ribeiro, Vazsilva & Santos, 2008 *'' Leposternon infraorbitale'' (Berthold, 1859) – Berthold's worm lizard *'' Leposternon kisteumacheri'' Porto, Soares & Caramaschi, 2000 *''Leposternon maximus'' Ribeiro, Nogueira, Cintra, da Silva & Zaher, 2011 *'' Leposternon microcephalum'' Wagler, 1824 – smallhead worm lizard *'' Leposternon mineiro'' Ribeiro, Lima-Silveira & Santos, 2018 *'' Leposternon octostegum'' (A.H.A. Duméril, 1851) – Duméril's worm lizard *'' Leposternon polystegum'' (A.H.A. Duméril, 1851) – Bahia worm lizard *'' Leposternon scutigerum'' (Hemprich), 1820 – shielded worm lizard * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Octostegum
''Leposternon'' is a genus of amphisbaenians in the family Amphisbaenidae. Species in the genus are commonly known as worm lizards, even though they are not lizards. 11 species are placed in this genus. Species The following species are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Leposternon bagual'' Ribeiro, Santos & Zaher, 2015 *'' Leposternon cerradensis'' Ribeiro, Vazsilva & Santos, 2008 *'' Leposternon infraorbitale'' (Berthold, 1859) – Berthold's worm lizard *'' Leposternon kisteumacheri'' Porto, Soares & Caramaschi, 2000 *''Leposternon maximus'' Ribeiro, Nogueira, Cintra, da Silva & Zaher, 2011 *'' Leposternon microcephalum'' Wagler, 1824 – smallhead worm lizard *'' Leposternon mineiro'' Ribeiro, Lima-Silveira & Santos, 2018 *'' Leposternon octostegum'' (A.H.A. Duméril, 1851) – Duméril's worm lizard *''Leposternon polystegum'' (A.H.A. Duméril, 1851) – Bahia worm lizard *''Leposternon scutigerum'' (Hemprich), 1820 – shielded worm lizard *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon
''Leposternon'' is a genus of amphisbaenians in the family Amphisbaenidae. Species in the genus are commonly known as worm lizards, even though they are not lizards. 11 species are placed in this genus. Species The following species are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Leposternon bagual'' Ribeiro, Santos & Zaher, 2015 *'' Leposternon cerradensis'' Ribeiro, Vazsilva & Santos, 2008 *'' Leposternon infraorbitale'' (Berthold, 1859) – Berthold's worm lizard *'' Leposternon kisteumacheri'' Porto, Soares & Caramaschi, 2000 *''Leposternon maximus'' Ribeiro, Nogueira, Cintra, da Silva & Zaher, 2011 *'' Leposternon microcephalum'' Wagler, 1824 – smallhead worm lizard *'' Leposternon mineiro'' Ribeiro, Lima-Silveira & Santos, 2018 *'' Leposternon octostegum'' (A.H.A. Duméril, 1851) – Duméril's worm lizard *'' Leposternon polystegum'' (A.H.A. Duméril, 1851) – Bahia worm lizard *'' Leposternon scutigerum'' (Hemprich), 1820 – shielded worm lizard * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Microcephalum
''Leposternon microcephalum'', also known commonly as the smallhead worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae in the reptilian order Squamata. The species is endemic to South America. Geographic range ''L. microcephalum'' is found in southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. It occurs in the Itatiaia National Park between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais in Brazil. Ecology Amphisbaenians have few predators due to their fossorial habits, powerful bite, and defensive tactics. However, some snakes have been found feeding on amphisbaenians including ''L. microcephalum''. Reproduction ''L. microcephalum'' is oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method of most fish, amphibians, most reptiles, and all pterosaurs, dinosaurs (including birds), and .... References Further reading * Boulenger GA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Polystegum
The Bahia worm lizard (''Leposternon polystegum'') is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Brazil. This species demonstrates sexual dimorphism with the males having larger, longer bodies than the females. Its diet generally consists of ants, earthworms, and termites. References Leposternon Reptiles described in 1851 Taxa named by André Marie Constant Duméril Endemic fauna of Brazil Reptiles of Brazil {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Kisteumacheri
''Leposternon kisteumacheri'' is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Brazil. References Leposternon Amphisbaenians of Brazil Endemic reptiles of Brazil Reptiles described in 2000 Taxa named by Marcovan Porto Taxa named by Marcelo Araújo Soares Taxa named by Ulisses Caramaschi {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Maximus
''Leposternon maximus'' is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Brazil. References Leposternon Amphisbaenians of Brazil Endemic reptiles of Brazil Reptiles described in 2011 Taxa named by Síria Ribeiro Taxa named by Cristiano Nogueira Taxa named by Carlos Eduardo D. Cintra Taxa named by Nelson Jorge Da Silva Jr. Taxa named by Hussam Zaher {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Infraorbitale
Berthold's worm lizard (''Leposternon infraorbitale'') is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Brazil. References Leposternon Reptiles of Brazil Endemic fauna of Brazil Reptiles described in 1859 Taxa named by Arnold Adolph Berthold {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Scutigerum
The shielded worm lizard (''Leposternon scutigerum'') is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Brazil. References Leposternon Reptiles described in 1820 Taxa named by Wilhelm Hemprich Endemic fauna of Brazil Reptiles of Brazil {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Wuchereri
Wucherer's worm lizard (''Leposternon wuchereri'') is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is endemic to Brazil. References Leposternon Amphisbaenians of Brazil Endemic reptiles of Brazil Reptiles described in 1879 Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Bagual
''Leposternon bagual'' is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Argentina. References Leposternon Reptiles described in 2015 Taxa named by Síria Ribeiro Taxa named by Alfredo P. Santos Jr. Taxa named by Hussam Zaher Endemic fauna of Argentina Reptiles of Argentina {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Cerradensis
''Leposternon cerradensis'' is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Brazil. References Leposternon Endemic reptiles of Brazil Amphisbaenians of Brazil Reptiles described in 2008 Taxa named by Síria Ribeiro Taxa named by Wilian Vaz-Silva Taxa named by Alfredo P. Santos Jr. {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leposternon Mineiro
''Leposternon mineiro'' is a worm lizard Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 200 extant species. Amphisbaenians are characterized by their long bodies, the reduction or loss of the limbs, and rudimentary eyes. As ... species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Brazil. References Leposternon Amphisbaenians of Brazil Endemic reptiles of Brazil Reptiles described in 2018 Taxa named by Síria Ribeiro Taxa named by Adriano Lima Silveira Taxa named by Alfredo P. Santos Jr. {{lizard-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
