Scortecci's blind snake
Species of snake
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Scortecci's blind snake (Myriopholis braccianii), also known commonly as Bracciani's worm snake, is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to the Horn of Africa.
| Scortecci's blind snake | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Leptotyphlopidae |
| Genus: | Myriopholis |
| Species: | M. braccianii |
| Binomial name | |
| Myriopholis braccianii (Scortecci, 1929) | |
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Etymology
The specific name, braccianii, is in honor of Italian explorer Luigi Bracciani.[3]
Geographic range
Habitat
Description
M . braccianii is a small species. The longest recorded specimen measures 14.4 cm (5.7 in) in total length (including tail).[2]