Turkish worm lizard
A species of Blanus Scientific name : Blanus strauchi Genus : Blanus
Turkish worm lizard, A species of Blanus
Scientific name: Blanus strauchi
Genus: Blanus
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Description
The Turkish worm lizard (Blanus strauchi) is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Turkey, Greece, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Israel.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
The diet of turkish worm lizard is primarily carnivorous, specializing in the consumption of small invertebrates. Their diet includes a significant amount of arachnids and insects, particularly ants, spiders, and beetles, captured using adept burrowing techniques.
Appearance
The turkish worm lizard is a slender, worm-like creature, with a small, scaleless body devoid of typical reptilian features. Varying between 11 to 16 cm in length, its skin color transitions from light yellow to pink. There are no distinct markings or patterns visible. It lacks notable features like wings or horns and has a short tail, blending seamlessly with its elongated body structure. No significant differences are observable due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Turkish worm lizard is solitary, characterized by a fossorial lifestyle, spending most of its time burrowing through soil using its robust head and keeled scales. This species' secretive behavior means it is primarily active during twilight hours. Its territorial behavior remains largely undocumented due to its cryptic habits.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Mediterranean worm lizards Genus
Blanus Species
Turkish worm lizard 
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