Rio Grande worm lizard
Species of lizard
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The Rio Grande worm lizard (Amphisbaena pretrei) is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.[2]
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| Rio Grande worm lizard | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Clade: | Amphisbaenia |
| Family: | Amphisbaenidae |
| Genus: | Amphisbaena |
| Species: | A. pretrei |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphisbaena pretrei A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1839 | |
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Etymology
The specific name, pretrei, is in honor of French artist Jean-Gabriel Prêtre.[3]
