Amphisbaena (lizard)


Amphisbaena is a genus in the family Amphisbaenidae, commonly known as the worm lizards. Over 100 species are placed in this diverse genus.

Species

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphisbaena.
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Amphisbaena.

Etymology

The specific names, carlgansi, carli, and cegei, are all in honor of American herpetologist Carl Gans, for his contributions to the knowledge of Amphisbaenians.