Black-headed worm lizard

The black-headed worm lizard (Amphisbaena nigricauda) is a species of worm lizard endemic to Brazil.

Etymology The specific name, nigricauda, is Latin for "black tail".

Geographic range It is found in the Southeast Region of Brazil in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.

See also List of reptiles of Brazil

References

Further reading Gans, C. 1966. Studies on Amphisbaenids (Amphisbaenia, Reptilia). 3. The small species from South America commonly identified as Amphisbaena darwini. Bull. American Mus. Nat. Hist. 134 (3): 185–260. ("Amphisbaena nigricauda, new species", pp. 252–254 + Plate 45 + text figures 21–28, 44, 45.)