North american worm lizard
A species of North american worm lizards Scientific name : Rhineura floridana Genus : North american worm lizards
North american worm lizard, A species of North american worm lizards
Scientific name: Rhineura floridana
Genus: North american worm lizards
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Description
Rhineura floridana, known as the North American worm lizard, Florida worm lizard, or thunderworm, is the only member of the monotypic genus Rhineura. This species is found only in Florida no further north than the panhandle. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
North american worm lizard is an insectivorous species, relying mainly on soft-bodied invertebrates. Its eating behavior is specialized in consuming ants and termites, which it forages from the soil using a pointed snout.
Appearance
North american worm lizard is a slender, legless creature with a small head and a tapering tail. It has smooth, shiny skin that is usually pinkish-brown or gray. Males and females appear identical with no discernible age-related changes. The most distinct feature of north american worm lizard is its flat, shovel-like snout, adapted for burrowing in sandy soils.
Behavior
North american worm lizard is a solitary, burrowing species, typically spending its time underground. It is active year-round, primarily feeding on invertebrates wedged within sandy soils. Notably, it exhibits a unique foraging strategy, rocking its body and head to detect prey. Although not territorial, males respond aggressively to other males, indicative of potential mate competition.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american worm lizards Species
North american worm lizard 
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