Red worm lizard
A species of Worm lizards Scientific name : Amphisbaena alba Genus : Worm lizards
Red worm lizard, A species of Worm lizards
Scientific name: Amphisbaena alba
Genus: Worm lizards
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Description
Amphisbaena alba, also known as the red worm lizard or less commonly as the white or white-bellied worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the reptilian order Squamata. Despite the large geographic range that this species covers, little is known about its ecology due to its secretive habits. A. alba has a diverse diet ranging from plant material to small vertebrates. Numerically, beetles, ants, and spiders compose the majority of their diet; however
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Red worm lizard predominantly consumes small arthropods. Its nutritious diet includes ants, termites, and beetle larvae, indicating a preference for a protein-rich diet consisting mostly of insects.
Appearance
Red worm lizard is a medium-sized reptile, measuring up to 75 cm in length, with a cylindrical body covered in smooth scales. It exhibits an unusual body structure with identical head and tail. Its most striking feature is its white-pink hue, owing to its translucent skin revealing the blood vessels underneath. This species shows no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Red worm lizard is a mostly nocturnal creature known for its fossorial behavior, burrowing extensively in search of food - predominantly ants and termites. Solitary by nature, it uses its two 'heads' as a defensive mechanism, deterring predators and facilitating backward movement. Red worm lizard does not display territorial aggression; its survival hinges primarily on its cryptic lifestyle beneath the ground.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Worm lizards Genus
Worm lizards Species
Red worm lizard 
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