Ghana Worm Lizard

Cynisca kraussi

Classification

Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Amphisbaenidae

The Ghana worm lizard (Cynisca kraussi) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to Ghana. Etymology The specific name, kraussi, is in honor of German naturalist Christian Ferdinand Friedrich von Krauss.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

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Ghana Worm Lizard

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