Zarudny's worm lizard (Diplometopon zarudnyi) is a species of amphisbaenian reptile in the family Trogonophidae. The species is monotypic within the genus Diplometopon. The species is native to the Middle East.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Zarudny's Worm Lizard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Bipes biporus
- Amphisbaena vermicularis
- Zygaspis quadrifrons
- Leposternon microcephalum
- Amphisbaena kingii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Trogonophidae
- Genus
- Diplometopon
- Species
- Diplometopon zarudnyi
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