Mallee worm-lizard
A species of Blunt-tail legless lizards Scientific name : Aprasia inaurita Genus : Blunt-tail legless lizards
Mallee worm-lizard, A species of Blunt-tail legless lizards
Scientific name: Aprasia inaurita
Genus: Blunt-tail legless lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Aprasia inaurita, also known as the mallee worm-lizard or red-tailed worm-lizard, is a species of lizard in the Pygopodidae family endemic to Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
The diet of mallee worm-lizard predominantly comprises small terrestrial invertebrates, especially centipedes. Their feeding mechanism involves actively searching for prey in soil cracks and crevices, demonstrating a preference for moist environments.
Appearance
Mallee worm-lizard is a relatively small, slender reptile with round, grainy scales covering its body. It showcases a dominant pinkish-brown hue with variable patterning across its length, becoming paler on the undersides. It possesses a triangular head along with a short, tapering tail. No significant gender or age-related differences in appearance have been reported in this species.
Behavior
Mallee worm-lizard exhibits notable fossorial habits. This means they are skilled burrowers, employing a process of sinking into the ground to escape predation and high temperatures. Typically solitary, their interactions are primarily limited to mating periods. Distinctive survival adaptions for their arid habitat include hard, spoon-shaped scales aiding in sand excavation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Legless lizards Species
Mallee worm-lizard 
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