Black-and-white worm lizard
A species of Worm lizards, Also known as Spotted worm lizard Scientific name : Amphisbaena fuliginosa Genus : Worm lizards
Black-and-white worm lizard, A species of Worm lizards
Also known as:
Spotted worm lizard
Scientific name: Amphisbaena fuliginosa
Genus: Worm lizards
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Description
Amphisbaena fuliginosa, also known as the black-and-white worm lizard, speckled worm lizard or spotted worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the genus Amphisbaena. The ecology of A. fuliginosa is poorly known due to its fossorial habits. However, this species can be easily distinguished from others because of its characteristic white and black mosaic pattern that covers both the dorsal and ventral side.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Black-and-white worm lizard is an opportunistic carnivore with a diet primarily consisting of arthropods, specifically insects and spiders. Occasionally, it also feeds on small lizards, extending its diverse dietary routine.
Appearance
Black-and-white worm lizard is a long, skinny reptile with a cylindrical body that ends in a pointed tail, resembling a two-headed snake. It is covered in small, shiny scales which are a uniform deep brown or black coloration. A distinguishing feature of this weird creature is its lack of legs, navigating through burrowing in loose soils and leaf litter. No significant differences in appearance occur due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Black-and-white worm lizard is a nocturnal and solitary species that spends most of its day buried underground due to its fossorial lifestyle. Its feeding behavior includes actively hunting small invertebrates in its vicinity. The species neither displays significant social interaction nor a pronounced territorial marking behavior.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Worm lizards Genus
Worm lizards Species
Black-and-white worm lizard 
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