Gerrhopilus thurstoni
Species of reptile
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Gerrhopilus thurstoni, or Thurston's worm snake, is a species of harmless blind snake in the family Gerrhopilidae. The species is native to western India. No recognized subspecies exist.[4]
| Gerrhopilus thurstoni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Gerrhopilidae |
| Genus: | Gerrhopilus |
| Species: | G. thurstoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Gerrhopilus thurstoni (Boettger, 1890) | |
| Synonyms[2][3] | |
Etymology
The specific name, thurstoni, is in honor of British zoologist Edgar Thurston.[5]
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