European Worm Lizard

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European Worm Lizard
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Amphisbaenia Genus: Blanus Species: B. cinereus
Binomial name
Blanus cinereus

The European Worm Lizard (Blanus cinereus) is a legless reptile in the family Amphisbaenia.

Contents 1 Breeding 2 Location 3 Diet 4 Size 5 References

[edit] Breeding

• Oviparous

[edit] Location

The B. cinereus is a burrowing species, which is common among the amphisbaenia family. Unlike other species it can often be found underlogs and rocks, especially after storms. It is found in South West Europe, in and around^[clarify] Spain and Portugal.

[edit] Diet

Like other other amphisbaenia the B. cinereus it feeds on worms and other small insects.

[edit] Size

The B. cinereus will grow up to 4-8in (10-20cm).

[edit] References

• Smithsonian Institution