Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard
Species of amphisbaenian
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The Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard (Ancylocranium barkeri), also known commonly as Barker's sharp-snouted worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Tanzania. There are two recognized subspecies.[2]
| Lindi sharp-snouted worm lizard | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Clade: | Amphisbaenia |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Ancylocranium |
| Species: | A. barkeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Ancylocranium barkeri Loveridge, 1946 | |
Etymology
The specific name, barkeri is in honor of New Zealander zoologist Ronald de la Bere Barker (1889–?).[3]
Habitat
Diet
A. barkeri preys upon termites and other small invertebrates.[1]
Reproduction
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]
- Ancylocranium barkeri barkeri Loveridge, 1946
- Ancylocranium barkeri newalae Loveridge, 1962
