Amphisbaena mertensii, also known as the Mertens' worm lizard or Mertens's worm lizard, is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mertens' 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
- Amphisbaena vermicularis
- Amphisbaena darwinii
- Leposternon microcephalum
- Blanus cinereus
- Afrotyphlops schlegelii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Amphisbaenidae
- Genus
- Amphisbaena
- Species
- Amphisbaena mertensii
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