Tag: legless lizard

New Amphisbaena Lizard Species From Brazil Described

New Amphisbaena Lizard Species From Brazil Described

Amphisbaena amethysta appears to be endemic to the Espinhaço Mountain Range, and specifically the northern portion of the mountains. [...]
New Species of Legless Skink Discovered in Africa

New Species of Legless Skink Discovered in Africa

The new species, Acontias mukwando sp. nov is closely related to A. percivali. [...]
California Recommends Temblor Legless Lizard Be Placed On State’s Endangered Species List

California Recommends Temblor Legless Lizard Be Placed On State’s Endangered Species List

The Temblor legless lizard is 4 to 7 inches in length from snout to vent with smooth shiny scales and a blunt tail. [...]
Six Legless Lizards

Six Legless Lizards

What is the difference between a legless lizard and a snake? Although at first glance they may look like a snake, legless lizards have anatomically di [...]
Temblor Legless Lizard Should Be Protected, Conservation Group Says

Temblor Legless Lizard Should Be Protected, Conservation Group Says

The Temblor legless lizard  (Anniella alexanderae) can only be found near the Temblor range in Kern County, CA, and should be protected under the Enda [...]
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