Andaman worm snake
Species of snake
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The Andaman worm snake (Gerrhopilus andamanensis) is a species of harmless blind snake in the family Gerrhopilidae. The species is endemic to the Andaman Islands. No subspecies are currently recognized.[3][2]
| Andaman worm snake | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Gerrhopilidae |
| Genus: | Gerrhopilus |
| Species: | G. andamanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gerrhopilus andamanensis (Stoliczka, 1871) | |
| Synonyms[1][2] | |
Geographic range
It is found in the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. The type locality given is "Andaman Islands".[1]