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Iberian worm lizard

A species of Blanus, Also known as European worm lizard, Southwest Iberian Worm Lizard
Scientific name : Blanus cinereus Genus : Blanus

Iberian worm lizard, A species of Blanus
Also known as:
European worm lizard, Southwest Iberian Worm Lizard
Scientific name: Blanus cinereus
Genus: Blanus
Iberian worm lizard (Blanus cinereus) Photo By davidclp , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The Iberian worm lizard or European worm lizard (Blanus cinereus) is a species of reptile in the family Blanidae (worm lizards) of the suborder Amphisbaenidae. There are 130 species of amphisbaenians, most found in Spain, Africa, South Africa, and the Caribbean islands. The Iberian worm lizard is locally known as cobra-cega (Portuguese), culebrilla ciega (Spanish), and colobreta cega (Catalan), all meaning "blind snake". Recent studies into the mitochondr

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

For the small vertebrate iberian worm lizard, a variety of small invertebrates can serve as a wholesome meal. Abundantly, they consume different ant species and other arthropods, relying especially on their soft body parts.

Appearance

Iberian worm lizard is a small, limbless reptile with a cylindrical body covered in smooth, glossy scales. It exhibits a grayish overall coloration which helps it blend into its surroundings. Instead of typical reptilian eyes, it has small, dark spots under the skin where eyes usually are. This species doesn't show significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Iberian worm lizard is predominantly a solitary, fossorial animal. It exhibits nocturnal and crepuscular activity, spending daytime hours concealed underground. This species employs chemical signals to mark its subterranean territory. Its unique behavior includes rhythmic body pulsations, a form of sensory communication used to locate mates and detect threats in its subterranean habitat.

Population

Stable
Iberian worm lizard (Blanus cinereus) Iberian worm lizard (Blanus cinereus) Photo By davidclp , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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