Darwin's ringed worm lizard
A species of Worm lizards Scientific name : Amphisbaena darwinii Genus : Worm lizards
Darwin's ringed worm lizard, A species of Worm lizards
Scientific name: Amphisbaena darwinii
Genus: Worm lizards
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Description
Darwin's ringed worm lizard (Amphisbaena darwinii) is a species of reptile in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to South America.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Darwin's ringed worm lizard is primarily an insectivorous, feeding on various groups of invertebrates. Its preference includes ants, termites, and a variety of small beetles. Occasionally, darwin's ringed worm lizard may consume small crustaceans if available.
Appearance
Darwin's ringed worm lizard is a medium-sized worm lizard with a long, slender, and cylindrical body covered in hard, smooth scales. It exhibits a dominant red-brown coloration, accented with darker and lighter bands that run down its entire length. Unlike most animals, it doesn't have legs, and its head and tail are very similar in appearance, almost indistinguishable. Both male and female specimens have the same color pattern and body shape, with no notable differences based on gender.
Behavior
Darwin's ringed worm lizard is a solitary species with a nocturnal lifestyle, mainly foraging underground for insects and larvae at night. It uses oscillating movements of the body for locomotion. Extremely secretive, darwin's ringed worm lizard shelters in tunnels or under stones, rarely surfacing during daylight hours. Defensive strategies include constriction of body and tail autotomy when threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Worm lizards Genus
Worm lizards Species
Darwin's ringed worm lizard 
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