Buff-snouted blind snake
Species of snake
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The buff-snouted blind snake (Anilios margaretae) is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae.[2][3][4] The species is endemic to Australia.
| Buff-snouted blind snake | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Typhlopidae |
| Genus: | Anilios |
| Species: | A. margaretae |
| Binomial name | |
| Anilios margaretae (Storr, 1981) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Etymology
The specific name, margaretae, is in honour of Margaret Butler who was the wife of Australian naturalist Harry Butler.[5]
Description
Anilios margaretae may attain a total length (tail included) of 30.5 cm (12.0 in). It is a very slender blind snake with 18 rows of scales at midbody. The snout, when viewed from above, appears mildly trilobed. Dorsally, the body is pink to purplish grey. Ventrally, it is pale grey. The snout is pale yellowish brown.[6]: 534–535
Geographic range
Anilios margaretae is found in the Australian state of Western Australia.[2]
Habitat
Behaviour
Anilios margaretae is terrestrial and fossorial.[1]