Cynisca gansi
Species of amphisbaenian
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Cynisca gansi is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Nigeria.[2]
| Cynisca gansi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Clade: | Amphisbaenia |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Cynisca |
| Species: | C. gansi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cynisca gansi Dunger, 1968 | |
Etymology
The specific name, gansi, is in honor of American herpetologist Carl Gans.[3]
Geographic range
C. gansi is found in Kwara State, Nigeria.[2]
