Ophiodes vertebralis, the jointed worm lizard, is a species of limbless lizard of the Diploglossidae family. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Jointed 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
- Ophiodes intermedius
- Chalcides chalcides
- Ophiodes fragilis
- Ophisaurus attenuatus
- Ophiodes striatus
- Chalcides striatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Diploglossidae
- Genus
- Ophiodes
- Species
- Ophiodes vertebralis
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